C5 Z06 180 degree header build thread
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Amazing work....
Regarding the O2 sensors and placement, I'd love to hear how it's running with the
change in exhaust piping. My first guess is it would be a mess to tune....or less than perfect when done,
but I'll think about this and jump back in when I can re-read the thread and collect my thoughts.
Good Job!
Chuck CoW
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#63
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I'm not expecting an increase in power, only a close equivalent to a quality set of off the shelf headers. With the long primaries I have planned, a boost in mid range torque could be expected and hopefully without loosing more than a few top end ponies.
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Amazing work....!
Regarding the O2 sensors and placement, I'd love to hear how it's running with the
change in exhaust piping. My first guess is it would be a mess to tune....or less than perfect when done,
but I'll think about this and jump back in when I can re-read the thread and collect my thoughts.
Good Job!
Chuck CoW
Regarding the O2 sensors and placement, I'd love to hear how it's running with the
change in exhaust piping. My first guess is it would be a mess to tune....or less than perfect when done,
but I'll think about this and jump back in when I can re-read the thread and collect my thoughts.
Good Job!
Chuck CoW
Any input you would have on the possible O2 sensor issues would be greatly appreciated.
#67
amazing work man, looking forward for the finish product, i am very glad someone is making this a reality and dont mind sharing it
if your willing to make another set please let me know, id def be willing to send cash your away for a set hahahaha
a year ago me and my buddy tried to attempt doing a 180 degree headers for C5 and C6 but we bailed out due time and us being impatient
here some quick photos of our mock up
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...7e72e9852d.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...ac8e5cd124.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...82fef742f6.jpg
if your willing to make another set please let me know, id def be willing to send cash your away for a set hahahaha
a year ago me and my buddy tried to attempt doing a 180 degree headers for C5 and C6 but we bailed out due time and us being impatient
here some quick photos of our mock up
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...7e72e9852d.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...ac8e5cd124.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...82fef742f6.jpg
Last edited by Revolver ZSTi; 02-08-2017 at 03:05 AM.
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amazing work man, looking forward for the finish product, i am very glad someone is making this a reality and dont mind sharing it
if your willing to make another set please let me know, id def be willing to send cash your away for a set hahahaha
a year ago me and my buddy tried to attempt doing a 180 degree headers for C5 and C6 but we bailed out due time and us being impatient
here some quick photos of our mock up
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...7e72e9852d.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...ac8e5cd124.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...82fef742f6.jpg
if your willing to make another set please let me know, id def be willing to send cash your away for a set hahahaha
a year ago me and my buddy tried to attempt doing a 180 degree headers for C5 and C6 but we bailed out due time and us being impatient
here some quick photos of our mock up
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...7e72e9852d.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...ac8e5cd124.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...82fef742f6.jpg
You were on the right track there. Those Lego style header mock up plastic bricks are awesome, if I built more than one set of headers every two years I would have some of my own.
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No one makes a 3 1/2" x 2 1/8" oval to 2 3/4" round transition let alone one flat on two sides. So, sheet metal, portaband, 4 1/2" angle grinder and press brake go to work.
Tacked up and ready to weld to the oval mandrel bends that begin the transition from stacked collectors to side by side pipes that will then transition to the X pipe.
If anyone reading this is understanding how this will happen, I feel for you because your mind might be as twisted as mine. For those that have no idea what is about to happen, good for you. It shall become clear soon.
Tacked up and ready to weld to the oval mandrel bends that begin the transition from stacked collectors to side by side pipes that will then transition to the X pipe.
If anyone reading this is understanding how this will happen, I feel for you because your mind might be as twisted as mine. For those that have no idea what is about to happen, good for you. It shall become clear soon.
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Again, all I can say is, WOW!!
#72
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I love everything happening with this project. Cant wait to see and hear the final product. Was going to build a set for my 911 after I swapped in an LS1 but decided to keep it period correct. Keep up the good work.
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A little more progress,
I was worried about ground clearance with the stacked pipes but all looks to be okay. They lower pipe is level with the seat rail brackets, slightly lower than the floor itself.
Back to the bench to get the side by side action happening. Beer can bottoms make excellent purge caps.
I should have this section of the exhaust complete by the end of the weekend and finally be back to square 1
I was worried about ground clearance with the stacked pipes but all looks to be okay. They lower pipe is level with the seat rail brackets, slightly lower than the floor itself.
Back to the bench to get the side by side action happening. Beer can bottoms make excellent purge caps.
I should have this section of the exhaust complete by the end of the weekend and finally be back to square 1
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VFR RC46 (01-29-2020)
#78
Just for no reason at all some people are wondering if there might be another way to accomplish this. Well, not this exactly, but something that adds up to the same thing.
What would be required to change the firing order so that each cylinder fires through factory headers in the same order that these spaghetti-tubes accomplish?
I am guessing that it would require ..... a few things....., included custom crank, custom cams, and ..... what else?
Would not be cheap, but it would be less than buying and maintaining most Ferraris.
What would be required to change the firing order so that each cylinder fires through factory headers in the same order that these spaghetti-tubes accomplish?
I am guessing that it would require ..... a few things....., included custom crank, custom cams, and ..... what else?
Would not be cheap, but it would be less than buying and maintaining most Ferraris.
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Sam Handwich (02-11-2017)