Exhaust manifold part 3

I'm still working on it, mostly just blending welds trying to get a seamless look.  Just a lot of unnecessary work, but I don't want it to look like a turd when I'm finished either.  I'll keep on top of the progress reports.

Exhaust Manifold part2

Well I didn't get done, but I am so tired I can't see straight anymore.  The only part left is the transition from the end of the manifold to the turbo flange.  The wastegate and rest of the manifold is completed and fully welded.  I think I'll pick up some metal this week for the transition piece and then it will just need to be cleaned up.  There isn't much room for the holset, but they are huge compared to a stock turbo.  Overall a manifold isn't hard to make.  The hardest part is making the end of the round tubing fit the rectangular T3 flange. 

Exhaust Manifold

I am making progress on the manifold.  I decided to go with a log style do to the limited room available.  It exits towards the front of the engine and will place the turbo at the right front corner of the car.  Since the body of the turbo is so large I had to remove the power steering reservoir bracket as well as the one for the headlight motor.  I guess that means I'm converting to fixed headlights.  I don't mind really as I was pondering that move to get rid of more weight.  I'm planning to use a full 3" exhaust from the turbo back and its looking like I will have the room.  The exhaust will sort of travel over the manifold while the wastegate pipe travels under the manifold reconnecting just above the starter.  All of the guestimations have been accurate so far.  If the success holds out I may have the time to get the manifold all assembled by the weekend. 

Picture contest is over

Thanks to everyone who voted!  However we didn't win.  Guess I will have to keep my day job...lol.