Relaxing on the weekend

We got one of the gopro hd camera's and I put it on the window of Jenn's car to see how it did autocrossing last weekend.  I'm pretty happy with it, the camera and my run.  Hopefully I processed it correctly so that it looks very nice on everyone's computer.  Have a good one.  Lots of fuel system parts are on the way!

Exhaust manifold part 4

Still not completely finished, but I was checking the fit and figured I might as well snap a couple of pics.  The first are just some of the manifold laying on the floor.

Here are a couple showing how it is fitting into the engine compartment.  Looks like I will have plenty of hood clearance.  Although I wonder if it will bake the paint off of the hood.  I might add some heat shielding to counter that.  I will definitely have to add some shielding to protect the timing belt.  The hot side is really close to it.

Once I get done fiddling with the finish of it I will have to get the exhaust flange resurfaced to get rid of a little warping that occurred from welding it all up.

Update.

Briefly, I wanted to update everyone that the manifold is virtually done.  It is just some cosmetic stuff left because I want it to be pretty.  LOL.  Our Corvette has been giving me fits since last weekend so I have been focused on that so we can run it at an event this weekend.  Nothing major is wrong, just an electrical gremlin in the steering column causing the fuel to cut out over 2mph.  The parts are inbound, and I think I can get back to the manifold now.  Hopefully everyone isn't too bored yet.

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.