Turbo Camaro build up. (Race video on pg 12)

[MEAN_SBC]

Well, I got the first header tacked together today....  It came out pretty good, and I was happy with it....  It's kinda close to the stock control arm, but I'm going with tubulars and it will clear them easily.  They're mild steel, 1 3/4", and I'm going to have them coated...  I would have went with stainless, but this is the first time I've attempted to do this, and I didn't want to mess up a bunch of expensive tubing.  I figured I could build my own set much cheaper than buying a custom made set....  I only have a mig welder, so I'm going to have a friend of mine tig them the rest of the way.  I figured that would be much prettier, and more durable.  I'll keep updating this thread as the build up progresses...  Here's some pics:

[Boosted84GT]

Looking good man!!!  Where did you get the piping at? Did you just get u-bends? keep us posted!!

[jdpepper]

lookin' good, what size turbo?

[4to8]

killer 

[MEAN_SBC]

I got the piping from Schoenfeld Headers...  A member on the site pointed me in that direction...  They have extremely good prices!  I ordered J and U bends...  They were the same price.  I plan on runnin a PT91.5...  I've got some AFR 227's on the way..  The motor's a 383 sbc...  I'm hoping to have everything together in the next few months....  Thanks for the support!!!!

[darkstar]

Headers look great.  I was headed in that direction but bought a couple of cast iron turbo manifolds instead.  Putting on a 78 camaro 383 with twin T67's.  Good luck.

[Turbo T/A]

Looks good bro keep up the quick work,  cause once you slow down WOWWWW does time ever fly!

[MEAN_SBC]

2nd header tacked...  Ready for the welder.....  I'm waiting on collectors... I decided that I didn't want to use slip on collectors because I don't want them to leak... I ordered some weld on formed collectors from SPD Exhaust, and they should be bere pretty soon.....  The header bolts are kind of a pain in the ass to get to, and the plugs are easiest to get to from the bottom....  It's pretty easy to get to the header bolts without the valve covers off though...  Here's some pics:

[Boosted351]

Lookin good! Keep up the good work.

[1320notch]

wow those headers are looking really good. nice job

[MEAN_SBC]

Thanks for the props.....  My v-bands showed up today, but I'm still waiting on collectors...  Will be ordering turbo on the 15th... 

[MEAN_SBC]

I got the first header back from the welder, and all I can say is that he's a badass!!!  It came out better than I even hoped for....  This guy can probably weld wood... :lol:  These look badass as they are, but are going to look mega kick ass when they're coated....  Here's some pics:

[MEAN_SBC]

I got the passenger side header back today...  It looks mega sweet as well...  I like the drivers side header better.  It was the second one that I built...  After building the first one, I got a little better at cutting the tubing and fitting it up....  They're both still good none-the-less....  The welding job is top notch!!!!

[MEAN_SBC]

I finally get some parts in to play with....  I don't know wtf I'm going to do with these right now, but just having them to piddle around with is cool.... 

AFR 227 Competition CNC Porting









And also, if someone could move this thread to the chevy forum I would appreciate it.  I've decided to go ahead and EFI the car....   

[BoostedHoe]

Looking awesome. How much did the headers end up costing?

[MEAN_SBC]

I tacked them up, and a buddy of mine welded them... Before coating I have $277 in them...  Thanks for the props!

[BoostedHoe]

Awesomeness. \

I'm starting my job soon so I will finally have money again, and I'm so anxious to get the project on my tahoe started. I'm like a little kid and my head is going 100 miles a minute.

[MEAN_SBC]

I understand how you feel... My car's out getting a new cage welded in as we speak, and I keep finding more stuff to spend $$$ on. 

But hey, we only live once right? 

[BoostedHoe]

But hey, we only live once right? 

Very true! Once I get money set aside for next semesters tuition, ALL my $$ is getting dumped into my dreams. Next is a place of my own

[MEAN_SBC]

Next is a place of my own

with a giant garage.   

[Dustin11]

The headers turned out nice. The heads also look great.

[TurboMaro]

Looking good, I have the same heads

[MEAN_SBC]

Looking good, I have the same heads

lol.. I look at your build-up pics all the time....     Lots of inspiration there.    My hats off to you sir. 

[MEAN_SBC]

I picked this up from Dustin11....  Goin EFI for sure now.    Thanks Dusty!

[BoostedHoe]

Niceeeee