DIY Turbo Manifold: Mockup and Welding Jig

With the merge collector done, it's time to move on to the manifold mockup and welding jig. I 3D printed parts to model the various runners. Printed in ABS with a 0.6 mm nozzle and a 0.3 mm layer height (these ones worked - the 0.4 mm nozzle and 0.2 mm layer height were not great). I didn't spend big $$ on the parts and it looks like it will work.

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[onetallguy]

I'm definitely going to give this a try. Thank you for sharing.

[nickwhitney]

I watch A LOT of car build channels on YT, but always learn more from you. Thanks for sharing.👍

[forthwithtx]

Neat process. Looking forward to the welding.

[sbfl]

Bro thank you so much for these videos. I’m hoping to create my own. I’ve tried finding turbo kits for my motor, but they don’t make any. These videos will help me so much, thank you.

[NaveenKumar-ojxh]

I got tired just watching you work. That is a lot of work.

[TSDFabrication]

Fantastic video, i get tired of people asking "why does it cost so much" i completely stopped making a lot of stuff for other people cause of this. The ones i do make stuff for understand the work that goes into doing a proper job. I do have the "off the shelf" pipe modeling kit and it's served me well.

And remember, if the women don't find ya handsome, they'll at least find ya handy!

[kirillhamann]

Wow wow! Gteat idea to use 3D printed tube parts to model manifold. I will use it too! Thanks a lot!

[bakeot]

You are doing a hell of a lot for the volvo community

[zpbeats]

Great work! Love the fab+3d printing as I'm implementing some of the same tools in my projects. Cheers! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[fredygump]

That looks like fun. I mean, clearly it's a lot of work, but I think I would enjoy it.

[ChuckThree]

STL files for the manifold legos would be amazing

[fetusness]

You are literally a God of fabrication

[lawrences]

Nice work. Reminds me of the Quickshift TV V12 Supra build where they had some similar 3D printing goodness.

[joell]

fantastic progress. really looking forward to seeing how you convert the plastic details into SS. 👍👍😎👍👍

[xagvsx]

Great job. Struggled with the same process. Learnt that making a solid jig is the most important part. And quitted using 3d printed mockup pieces; now I design the tubes in CAD after the jig is done. Sometimes you need, lets say, 42° instead of 45° and it's hard to tell. But 3d printed cutting jigs are awesome and I use them all the time.
Keep up the good work!

[zerodrift]

Progress is looking good! Tubular manifolds are tough to get right. Not that I've ever made one, but making a turbo up-pipe for a Subaru was a real challenge and that was just a single pipe.

[reallyanti]

So glad to see your channel growing. You put a lot of effort in man, it's clear.

[enoh]

for your trial fitting 3D printed parts, you might try using some engineered plastic filament. Much stronger! The is an excellent video. You're a master craftsman and a pleasure to watch work!

[davidevans]

That’s gonna be some car when that is done !!very very impressive 👌keep up the good work 👏🏽👏🏽Hope you’re having a great long weekend👍👍👍😎

[snail]

talking about taps. I had to tap 4 holes in my spindles for my brake bracket. I found a set of craftsman that i bought 25 years ago (they were still new because I havent used them). well after hole number 3 using wd40 you guessed it. SNAP A buddy told me which one to buy and also which cutting oil to buy and DANG like you said Butter.