DIY HEADERS WITH ZERO EXPERIENCE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2021
- This week on BUILT the RWMGB gets headers...made by me?
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Here's the link for the mockup parts www.thingiverse.com/thing:1649639
Watch the engine masters episode where they literally smash headers flat and then dyno them. It didn’t make a difference. So whatever you come up with should work great. Good job brother.
You're a great father man. I've been watching since you wide bodied the MR2 yes you could call me og. But you've been the father most kids dream of. Man my father would tell at me at tell me to get away from the tools. So needless to say I've had to teach myself and figure things out. Keep being the rad father you are.
Also the manifolds came out really good for your first time. You've always inspired me to do things I've never thought of trying. Thank you. Keep killing it. 🤘
I bought my VW Rabbit on my own and figured everything out on the car despite my parents. I imagine I'm currently going through something similar as you did.
I bought my VW Rabbit on my own and figured everything out on the car despite my parents. I imagine I'm currently going through something similar as you did.
It was a pleasure to read your comment today Eric.
The only way we can become better is to be honest about things. I can relate to your comment unfortunately.
Keep pushing yourself bro and enjoy the day!
Fun to watch. Without the cash for a 3D printer, I did the same using electrical conduit. I determined the radius of bends desired and cut the conduit accordingly. Initially, it takes a long time but saves a lot of time in the end. My first header (ever) came out with 24 pieces, one inch each. I scribed the ends of each piece and drilled at least 2 holes in them, then dropped a staple in to connect 2 pieces. Then I covered it with tape to hold the staples.
Starting with the most distant cylinder, once done, I ran the others to match the length for equal length headers. Key was to make a jig representing the start and end points. Easy to do in wood. With the first mock up header done in staples and tape, I removed the staples and tape and added conduit glue. The second header went super fast. I just cut and glued the pieces to mirror the first set. I got a perfect mock up first time at a cost of three 10 foot conduit pipes. About $30 or less including the glue. I also made clamps easy. It just took a little time using galvanized fencing wire. I made 6 clamps. They allowed me to Tig. Overall, it seemed daunting and slow initially but I saved a lot of bucks and once I saw how simple and precise it is even for a first time, I am so glad I took the time.
Thanks for doing this with a MIG. TIG is wonderful. It does a beautiful job, but MIG is much more accessible and you've taken some of the mystery out of this for noob car guys. I don't always like your builds, but I always enjoy watching the process and your progress.
This is the first time since I've subscribed to your channel a couple years ago that you have posted at night. I feel like this video was set to upload at a certain time and you selected p.m. instead of a.m. on accident. Either way thank you Caleb I love when you post a video no matter the time.
First off, I commend you on tackling this project on your own. That said, this right here, is an accurate depiction of why things like this cost so much. Your comment "this is where skill and experience comes in" says it all. When you look at something like a header that costs $1000 for someone to build, this is why.
I was really curious about how this exhaust was gonna turn out and tbh bro it's not a surprise to see you come up with something mind blowing such as this I love it man keep it up!.
Medusa Shorty's FTW!!!
That beggning part of you lifting the box was super funny hahhaahhahaha
I can appreciate this as I am an old Interior Trim Carpenter. I'm well versed in 22 and 1/2 - 45-and 90 degree angles and turns. I built a lot of beautiful staircases. Many were seen in the Southern Homes and Gardens as well as Southern Living magazines. Great Job Bud !!
„…I stopped briefly at a coal mine…“ had me spill my coffee 😆 hahah
Great work and patience on your header build! I like the more detailed voiceover sections of the video. It felt more engaging then listening to you before or after time lapses and it was nice being able to compare what you said to what you were currently doing in the video.
Also, overall encouraging video. 👍
Just watch out for back pressure on the silver one! That will be a rought turn for the gasses, they need to flow like a river man hahahahah
I am curious about the scavenging of the exhaust Gases. A standard collector has all the tubes meeting at one point but they all go the same direction into the collector. The homemade collector looks like the tubes will be canceling each other out as Gases come in from 4 different directions and crash into each other. I give you a 10/10, you set out to do something with zero experience and you came away with a complete set of headers. Absolutely righteous and absolutely ingenuitive on the collector. I built my first set of headers last year, fenderwell exit for an F350 and it was a pain in the ass but your situation made me say... hell no, this man is the DIY peoples champion!!
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Always good to expand your repertoire! I would suggest getting yourself a large plate of aluminum as a heatsink to secure your flange to while welding to minimize your warping.
Was going to say the same thing
You say about what you didn't like with the first try, just think of it as a way to do better the next time. I think it's cool that you point this stuff out, if you didn't 1/2 of us wouldn't even notice. I think that's part of what makes you such a LEGEND!
Love when the kids are in the vids !! Reminds me of good times with my ol man 🖤
Life is all about learning and trying,was really interesting to see how you'd tackle your first set of headers and you came up with some great ideas!out of interest- I initially thought some cast manifolds would work better because they run tight an work in the tight space in the engine bay,either way I really enjoyed this!
Mate, good effort! 10/10 for style, u defo made them tubes look creative! Be interesting to hear what it sounds like!
Watching you with your son reminds me of when i would be my dads spanner boy he would always try to get me involved and it worked as I'm a petrolhead through and through and thanks to him (RIP Pop's) I'm an eternal Mg fan. Making manifolds is not easy and I admired your determination and looking at your first ever pair i can say with confidence that they will sound really unique and flow well 👌 keep at it brother you're doing great 👍
I don't know how I missed the notification for this video! So excited to have a BUILT OFFICIAL video for my weekend! Loving this build!
In life we often we must learn what not to do in order to learn what to do . No one started out a pro. Way to challenge yourself. This is how we grow our skills. Love the channel Caleb keep up the good work. 👍
This became a whole science experiment! More power to you bro and keep it up!
OOOOOUUUUUU a new Built video!!!!😁just what I needed!!
I built some for the 1st. time the week of 4/15/24 and I'll never attemp that again until I get a tig welder. I used my Lincoln with .035 flux core(I had no money for different wire) and that is awesome wire to burn through rust, paint, mill slag and you can weld in high wind. But it is dirty. Lots of cleaning up of splatter and smoke. My lowest setting is way too hot for thin exhaust pipe. But I'm finally finished. Make sure you leave room for spark plugs, dip stick and wires and anything else that might be in the way
Killer job man! Not perfect but everyone has to start somewhere. Congrats! 🤘
This year my first welding project ever was to build headers. I bought a straight pipe and some 90 degree bends, i took some measurements and drew some flanges in cad. A local cnc shop cut them out for me which was very handy. It was very difficult to mock up the bends without any planning but it worked out. The only problems i had was that the pins and nuts would unscrew themselves and the flanges got warped, but i managed to grind them down with a flap disc and put an extra thick gasket to seal it.
Great ingenuity Bro !!
Looking great man. One step at a time. It's all just work
Awesome video!! Love it, glad you made it because it's giving me a lot of tips on making my 1st set. By the way, I'm loving the music too, what tracks are those?? Thanks in advance.
Cant wait to hear em!
I don’t give a rats behind what it looks like. You Keep on keeping on !
Nice work dude, your not a welder yet. But your becoming a good fabricator and builder. But what you can see over the years, your getting better every time. Keep up the good work pop's.
this is what i suggested 2 or 3 videos ago! glad to see you doing this!
Think it's amazing you let your son help with cars.. future mechanic. Love it
I was literally going to put a comment about you needing those 3D printed header pieces and right then...you pulled them out...
This is something I want to do and my ambition far outpaces my talents on my welder.
Pipes need to be even lengths from each exhaust port, otherwise you'll get uneven flow of exhaust gasses, causing problems with pressure etc.
Good luck very bold to try making them yourself!
im gonna build my turbo header for my LS build was gonna buy a tig but I'm gonna mig it after watching you man!! Ps your a champ dad mate cheers
Hell yeah brother😎👍🏻 can’t wait to hear this thing
Second attempt was awesome well done ✌🏻🏴
Thank you for curing my boredom with this video!
Where did the header kit come from? Link?
Aweaome stuff! Break went FAST though lol
where did you purchase the header kit??
7:26 Jeremy Clarkson jr 🤣🤣🤣
The U.K. MGB GT V8 with a Rover engine had cast iron manifolds that fitted inside the inner wing. The inner wing is not cut. However, all the cars were based on rubber bumper shell not chrome. Most V8 Conversions in U.K. have stainless tubular manifolds to a stainless exhaust. Not seen any with a hole in the wing. I owned a factory car for 15 years. I drive a 911 now.
Hey! It's Blob the welder!
You built a monster bro. But, I like it.
Where did you get your header kit from? My 91 ranger will need headers and i might try to make them myself
Not a bad first attempt. The collector should have been a little lower to give you a better chance at keeping the runners the same length. They will work but with a little back pressure. Nice job man at fabricating and being a wise father.
Nice job, wheres the link for the 3d print header fab kit?
As my Grandmaww would say your a doer keep up the work . i am a welder fabricator by trade and your just dream it and build it way is a big part of fabrication . never stop dreaming and building !
Got a sub from me really excited watching all of this come together
I think maybe what you need to build for better fitment/flow with your space constraints is "ram horn" style headers. But these will run. Decent first header build.
Anyone knows where to find the kit?
Dude make them unequal length for that subie rumble
"stopped briefly at a coal mine"
You are such a couragous man! I really love that in you.
In one of your videos you mentioned a redesigned subframe for the mg b. Do you know who built those? I am trying to find it online and coming up with nothing. Love the build keep it up!
So when can I order a set for my 78 911SC with a 993 Vario ram? There's 2 diameters IRC, 1 & 1/2 and 1 & 3/4
Don't you have a rogue fab pipe bender?
Your the definition of “if it works it works” haha
Dirty work in them there Coal Mines 🤣🤣🤣
Unequal length headers should create an interesting sound out of that Ford engine.
Hey Bro , we would love to see you at a Magic City Octane ! That show needs people of your character and craftsmanship
I hope to one day meet you and get an autograph , been watching you since 6k subscribers and I’m in Birmingham and didn’t know u were in Bama until I saw a tag on one of your vehicles and I was a year into watching your vids!! lol You are a example for all and see ya soon hopefully!
Very cool!
Still would have tried to do symmetrical, the two outside ones to the inner back part of the collector, the 2 middle ones over the top and to the front side of the collector. Also depends on how high or low the collector is. Guess would still have to figure where spark plugs are and the wires. Don't need to constantly be burning the wires or wire plugs like Cleetus was for a while there....lol
David Visard says equal length headers are wrong. For example on the SBC the 7 immediately follows the 5 so you would want extra length in what is usually the shortest pipe.
It's also what makes the V8 rumble.
Sweet build.
Have you got 3d print available?
You talked about turbo manifold why not try making them into ram horns? Or maybe longer tube so you can collect them easier underneath. Just idea
Just pressurize it and use soapy water weld where the bubbles are
Cool stuff
Need to shout LOUDER!!
Good thing ur running curbs that doesn’t care about back pressure or flow lol. No misfire monitoring
Very nice job
Great video, next time pie cuts all the way.
you should send them off a get them ceramic coated! they will last forever then! and then after heat wrap them (no idea what that stuff is called)
At least your not having someone else do it kind of cool
should heat wrap them. they will look cleaner and help with heat.
can we get that STL for us 3d printer people :)
i agree, that bend is way too tight, your gonna get into flow issues there massively
I feel like you could probably use pvc pipes as well as the 3d printed things to get your turns right.
Cool work! I tried to visit your website but you need to update your SSL, it says it is unsafe. I think Let's encrypt still does that for free.
Vamos a darle
Come on Caleb more practice and you’ll get the hang of it nice work Iwe want to hear the engine 👍
That paint will never last u need rust oleum blk grill paint i have had no luck with header paint and what size is that downpipe u only need 2/1/2in max but the custom headers look great deffently different
Haha the coal mine visit :D
Awesome buddy I definitely have been looking for someone to build me a set of long tube headers for my 1969 Chevy 1TON 4x4 with a 421 sbc every one is out of my state that will do them but at 2500.00 to 3000.00$ there is no way I will spend that kind of money on a set!! That’s just plain crazy if you ask me!!
Youd be surprised what a good set can cost, I've seen them in the 8k range... hand built fully Tig welded back purged quality stainless steel bends etc etc... you pay for what you get...
Cool
It's an art form to shape headers
Shiat...that aint last long and wont have the power that you hope to get with this.
This will make the engine runs hotter n makes the head wrap, easily fail the headgasket
A log would have been a lot easier and just as effective.
Mucho likes 👍🏽
Love your videos and craftsmanship! My only complain is the camerawork, it's out of focus from time to time. Also a bit of editing to make the videos shorter to cut the unecessary bits would probably attract a bigger audience. I know filming and editing isn't easy and i wish you no harm with my words, only constructive criticism. Best of luck with your channel and future projects!
Hey there. You may want to bolt that flange down prior to welding to it. If not it may warp and create problems in the future. The 3D printed parts were so cool. Nice idea. :)
After building headers for 40 years this made me CRINGE
Wooooo 2nd like! Love all your vids bro.
It's harder than most people think...