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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: MADSKILLZ on November 08, 2010, 09:00:19 PM

Title: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 08, 2010, 09:00:19 PM
Well I was wanting to build a wild and very different set of headers so I started brain storming and came up with an idea.

I found a pair of slip on merged collectors at the Long Beach swapmeet this past sunday for 40.00 bucks and bought them. Went home and started to hack away and this is what I came up with! An 8 into 1 collector for my 180* headers Im going to soon build  ;D

It will exit in the center of the transom flat accross. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: lupo1904 on November 08, 2010, 09:14:54 PM
that is gunna look badass my buddy has a set like that he runs on his sandrail i think boyd cottington made them
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 08, 2010, 09:21:20 PM
Sweet! Yeah Im curious to hear how they will sound on my motor! Its pretty loud as it is now
Title: Re: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: Nordie on November 08, 2010, 09:24:57 PM
Nick i been looking for 180* headers for a while.lemme know what you come up with...by the way that collector looks sick
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 08, 2010, 09:29:53 PM
I will update pics as I move forward with this project. need to save up the money for the flanges and a bunch of U-bends and J-bends
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 09, 2010, 10:48:55 PM
Giong to attach my nick name to the top of my collector on the oval tip!  ;D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: IRRebel on November 09, 2010, 11:15:07 PM
Nick, that fits!!!!

We'll discuss 2 of those hanging out the back of my twin jet when we discuss you making jacketed 180" headers.......... >:D

Ray
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 09, 2010, 11:16:27 PM
For sure Ray!   ;D
 
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: Nick on November 10, 2010, 08:30:14 AM
Nick, you're a true craftsman! Great work as always. I know 8 into 1 set-ups sound great on small blocks...i think it will sound like a freakin' indy car on a big block, I'll be excited to hear it. Maybe you can bring out to the Tom Papp deal with the 8 into 1 on there if you're done by then.
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: IRRebel on November 10, 2010, 09:14:37 AM
Here's how tight the engines sit in the thing........ This is a pic of twin SBC's in a twin outdrive version of my Ship, same year....

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi673.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv95%2FIrrebel%2FTwinEnginesleek.jpg&hash=fa4dabcf6aab9985ba68e07b395f0680a998df29)

Twin 460's is gonna be a bigger challenge for ya kiddo!   :thumbup:

Ray
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 10, 2010, 11:12:35 AM
Yeah thats a tight fit for sure!
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: lbhsbz on November 10, 2010, 04:29:19 PM
Looks good.

One thing you may want to consider is the collector timing for the scavenging effect.

Ideally, you want the exhaust pulses going around in a circle in order, which is the whole reason for doing the 180° headers.  Having the collectors merge like that right where the primaries come together might not allow that to happen.  Can you keep a short lenght of secondary tube (10" or so) before bringing them together in the big collector?
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 11, 2010, 06:25:16 AM
Pat, I know there is a certain way they need to be done and all but this is my first attempt at this and there is not a whole lot of room to do shit! Im just going to go for it and see what happens lol If it adds 5 hp or takes 5 hp screw it! Im just doing this to have fun with it and to be different  ;D

Thanks for your input though bud!


Nick, Not sure if I will have them done by the TP deal but im going to try  ;)
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: elevatorman on November 11, 2010, 08:11:43 PM
   :o   right on fucking great i idea on that ..... welll hope alls well get in touch with me i fixed the fuckin fuel pump and it huals ass a fittin was looose any way ...l. ya whatever i can fix all most any thing .... maybe ....  great job call me i still have the same number .... say hi for me to the group ....           
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 16, 2010, 11:16:04 PM
Started to jig up the collector!
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 18, 2010, 10:49:27 PM
Little more progress!
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: BOOST on November 19, 2010, 01:30:31 PM
 Looking good bro  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 19, 2010, 05:02:17 PM
Thanks!
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Post by: Nordie on November 19, 2010, 05:04:51 PM
Can we get a mad skillz icon?????
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 19, 2010, 08:53:19 PM
Update Pics
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Post by: german1 on November 19, 2010, 09:00:12 PM
owwwww seen these pics before they hit the forums, very nice work bro.
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 19, 2010, 11:46:50 PM
Thanks here are a couple more  ;D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: BOOST on November 20, 2010, 07:40:27 AM
     That's bad ass bro, going to have them coated.
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 20, 2010, 08:04:24 AM
thanks. ya I will have them coated
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: IRRebel on November 20, 2010, 10:33:24 AM
Looking just plain sick bro!  :thumbup:

Yeah, I think Brad needs to change your SN to Mad Skillz..........

Ray
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 20, 2010, 11:05:10 AM
Yeah, I think Brad needs to change your SN to Mad Skillz..........

Ray

I agree I think he should change it too!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 20, 2010, 01:31:30 PM
Right side complete mock up!  ;D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: BOOST on November 20, 2010, 01:34:08 PM
  MADSKILLZ  :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: crewchief22 on November 20, 2010, 02:14:39 PM
Looking good  :thumbup:

I've got a couple questions...

Will the valve covers come off without removing the headers?

Will the headers come off without removing the collector? 

Just some of the things you need to be thinking about.  ;D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 20, 2010, 02:23:04 PM
Ok....lol Yes the valve covers will come off without removing the collector ;)

No the headers will not come off with out removing the rear collector. They are 180 headers there for the tubes cross over eachother to reach the other side of the collector. The collector is a slip on deal that will have tabs with bolts to hold it onto the primary tubes. The primary tube are all individual and have to bolt onto the motor in a certain order.
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: crewchief22 on November 20, 2010, 02:58:06 PM
Can't wait to see them done  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 20, 2010, 03:15:05 PM
You and I both  ;D I cant wait to hear them!  >:D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: lupo1904 on November 20, 2010, 03:55:16 PM
coming along just great bud :thumbup:
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: Marcsrollin on November 20, 2010, 05:47:59 PM
You and I both  ;D I cant wait to hear them!  >:D

Hurry up and finish them and put them on the race boat for parker!
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 20, 2010, 08:13:22 PM
Hahahaha right!
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 22, 2010, 09:36:18 PM
Ok I got the other side all mocked up. Once the pipes are tack welded to the flanges the pipes will lay together a little better. Right now everything is just layed up loose. Here are a couple more pics.
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: IRRebel on November 22, 2010, 09:40:25 PM
CHRIST NICK!!!!!  :thumbup:

Not sure what, how, or even where to find the words to describe that, but Keep it up kid!

Ray
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 22, 2010, 09:45:18 PM
How about  MONSTROSITY  ;D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: Nordie on November 23, 2010, 05:48:17 AM
Looking really good nick.....
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 23, 2010, 06:02:52 AM
Thanks Josh
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: Willow Wog on November 23, 2010, 06:18:18 AM
Lookin Bad ass bud
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 23, 2010, 09:17:58 AM
Thanks bro!
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 28, 2010, 06:06:05 PM
I finished welding up all the primary tubes and then made some tabs to mount the collector on. They are finished now! Will get them ceramic coated soon.

Here are the latest pics!
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: challenger on November 28, 2010, 07:39:42 PM
Nick is that tig ..... good job
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 28, 2010, 10:05:15 PM
 :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: IRRebel on November 28, 2010, 10:51:38 PM
Oh I see some orders for those coming up........ :thumbup: :thumbup:

Ray
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 29, 2010, 06:03:42 AM
Nick is that tig ..... good job

Yes they are TIG welded.  Thanks
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: lupo1904 on November 29, 2010, 06:36:22 PM
are they all done and ready to be shown off in janurary?
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 29, 2010, 06:40:40 PM
Yes all but the ceramic coating. I should have that done by then but if not they are going to be ran in raw form  >:D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: lupo1904 on November 29, 2010, 08:16:22 PM
nice cant wait to see them have u heard them run? any difference? by the looks of it im still gunna have my boat not a different one :banghead: :banghead: o well
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 29, 2010, 08:29:08 PM
I have not fired the boat yet. I will fire it this weekend!

At least you will have a boat though
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on December 02, 2010, 04:54:48 PM
Well I fired the boat today and it sounds freeking SICK!!!!!!!!!!!  >:D

I took some audio with my phone but I cant get it to work on my computer. That type of file wont play  :banghead:
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: 76NORDIC on December 02, 2010, 06:02:02 PM
That's what I have been waiting for, to hear what those BADASS headers sound like....getr done :thumbup:
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: BOOST on December 02, 2010, 07:38:29 PM
Well I fired the boat today and it sounds freeking SICK!!!!!!!!!!!  >:D

I took some audio with my phone but I cant get it to work on my computer. That type of file wont play  :banghead:
Your audio on your phone is not the best for recording   ;D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on December 02, 2010, 08:50:08 PM
Yeah I know! Just have to wait till the TPM then  >:D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: IRRebel on December 04, 2010, 10:39:29 PM
Yeah I know! Just have to wait till the TPM then  >:D

I didn't get the audio.......... :(     Is this a black thing?

Nick, over the holiday weekend I was showing some peeps (and relatives) the, what 4 loaders you made for me, and pics from this thread and the scoop thread..........it's gonna explode here kiddo! Hence the name!  :thumbup:

Ray
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on December 05, 2010, 08:44:01 AM
I didn't get the audio.......... :(     Is this a black thing?

Nick, over the holiday weekend I was showing some peeps (and relatives) the, what 4 loaders you made for me, and pics from this thread and the scoop thread..........it's gonna explode here kiddo! Hence the name!  :thumbup:

Ray

Ray, the audio on my phone was crappy. I went to R&D Marine yesterday and showed the gang and then fired the thing up and they all said it was BAD ASS!!! Kyle (desrtrat256) took some video with his phone. Just waiting for him to upload it on youtube.

I cant wait to show them off at the TPM and open this thing up on the water and hear what it sounds like @ 6500 rpm  >:D
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on December 05, 2010, 02:32:15 PM
Well this is the best I can do! Kyle took this with his phone

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1662833887332#&ref=mf (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1662833887332#&ref=mf)
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: GlassCutter on December 05, 2010, 04:54:17 PM
They aren't gonna work too well with a ski rope.   Oh that's right, none of you ski   >:D

Sorry, kinda pissed off with the way the Chargers laid down for Oakland today AND my plumbing backing up in a major way.  "It's the city's fault."   That's friggin' great.   I'm sure they are gonna get right on this problem.

Seriously, the exhaust looks great.  This design usually results in a completely different sound.  Almost sounds like it gains a few cylinders.  I likey!!!  Well done.   Wanna build an exhaust for a dirt bike?
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: MADSKILLZ on December 05, 2010, 05:14:17 PM
Thanks GlassCutter!  as far as ur dirt bike exhaust goes I have no idea how to build the expansion chamber so its tuned properly
Title: Re: Custom Headers
Post by: IRRebel on December 06, 2010, 11:41:50 PM
I concurr! Must be an echo effect or something, but sounds like two engines!  :thumbup:

Ray
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