FABDEPOT - You want to build your own manifold then look in here!

[Passenger Performance]

Hey Zornig, what kind of cnc mill do you have?

[zornig]

I dont have one

Im working with a local shop thats willing to teach

They use mostly haas machines

[muddy1]

I'm not finding a street header for my 16 V Scirocco. Could you guys fab a "one off" street header?

[INA]

Quote, originally posted by muddy1 »

I'm not finding a street header for my 16 V Scirocco. Could you guys fab a "one off" street header?

Techtonics tuning has?
What kind of header are you looking for exactly?

[muddy1]

I'm don't know a lot about the performance charcteristics of headers in general. I'm guessing though that the race headers that are on the market for the Scirocco are based on performance at WOT and aren't made for low to midrange torque for everyday driving. My assumptions are based on the fact that the TT exhaust has larger collector and main tubes to facilitate quicker exhaust flow at WOT. Narrower tubes might facilitate more torque at the lower to mid range power band. Again, I don't know enough about the performance gains and exhaust flow to make an informed decision. Maybe you can help?
On a lesser level too, the race headers aren't made to mate with the catalytic converters already on the car. Having said that though, NY State (located in Syracuse) does not require an emmisions test for my car, however they do require "the appearence" of a catalytic converter to pass inspection. I suppose I could find someone to TIG a coffee can onto the header....LOL
I've seen you guys offer a lot of amazing components for the Vortex community! I just purchased one of your pulley conversions for my alternator. You took the guess work out of that for me and I really appreciate it!!
I figuered it wouldn't hurt to ask if something could be made for the 16V engine. As long as it's not stupid $$, I could be interested. Thanks, Charlie

[INA]

You are looking at roughly $750US for a custom header.If you are interested in one let me know.

[muddy1]

That's a little steep for me. I was hoping for $400-$500 max. Thank you for looking into it for me! I'll probably just hollow out the cat. and use the stock downpipe for now. C

[SINISAR32]

I need an R32 setup

So that would be the exhaust flange, 6-1 Collector and a T4 flange
Trying to build a Eq. lenght mani and need some parts as well as some advice what size pipe I should use and what kind of material.

Let me know Issam

[SINISAR32]

Got my stuff...top notch product

[INA]

Inhouse CNC'ing services now available!

[Issam Abed]

Quote, originally posted by Issam Abed »

Here you guys go...Hot off the CNC mill.Basically its a plenum plate that we CNC in house and attach it to an AEB lower intake manifold.Then the ports on the inside are cleaned up and polished.With 3" aluminum bends the sky is the limit for plenum building. p.s. If any of you are interested I have 3 of these that had a plenum welded on rather sloppy.Seeing that I dont deliver garbage to customers I decided to cut off the plenum and offer them up to anyone who has them time to build a plenum around it.Send me a PM for details.

[INA]

All PM's replied.
Thanks for the support

[weiRtech]

Quote, originally posted by muddy1 »

That's a little steep for me. I was hoping for $400-$500 max. Thank you for looking into it for me! I'll probably just hollow out the cat. and use the stock downpipe for now. C

$750 for a one off header is damn cheap. nobody is willing to pay for custom work because they can buy crap that doesn't fit off ebay for $50.

[Issam Abed]

Quote, originally posted by weiRtech »

$750 for a one off header is damn cheap. nobody is willing to pay for custom work because they can buy crap that doesn't fit off ebay for $50.

And then spend $150 repairing it every couple of months
Long term investment > short term investments

I laugh @ people getting tubular manifolds with laser cut flanges and non back purged welds.

[Fast929]

Hey Issam,

Looking for a one piece mild steel 16v exhaust flange for rebuilding my individual flange TT race header.

Must be an older one. Individual flanges aren't what's supplied today on the newer ones.

LMK.

[Issam Abed]

Quote, originally posted by Fast929 »

Hey Issam, Looking for a one piece mild steel 16v exhaust flange for rebuilding my individual flange TT race header. Must be an older one. Individual flanges aren't what's supplied today on the newer ones. LMK.

Sure I can do that.Send me a PM on the INA account or email me

[Sales@INA]

[zornig]

ttt for some good products

[travisjb]

do you guys make a flange for the turbo to cat on an A4, KO3?


Modified by travisjb at 6:50 PM 4-7-2009

[Sales@INA]

Quote, originally posted by travisjb »

do you guys make a flange for the turbo to cat on an A4, KO3?

Yes we do

[undercoverdubber]

2.5 5 cylinder intake flange?

[rracerguy717]

Quote, originally posted by polov8 »

2.0 FSI exhaust flange please

What about 2L FSI intake manifold flanges ?? LMK thanks Bob.G

[blackvento36]

Quote, originally posted by Issam Abed »

And then spend $150 repairing it every couple of months Long term investment > short term investments I laugh @ people getting tubular manifolds with laser cut flanges and non back purged welds.

I read this post and it made me a little curious as I've never heard of back purging before. I googled around and it seems like a legitimate thing to do, just a pain in the ass unless you do this type of thing all day and have an easy way to set it up.

I also read about using "solar paste" I guess it's kink of like a flux that coats the inside of the weld to protect it from the atmosphere. Seems like it would have the same results, maybe a little extra clean up at the end.

I read about pickling solotions and pastes that remove the contamination after welding, That at least prevents the welds from rusting if nothing else. Just curious what your thoughts are on this stuff.

[MA_XXX]

i've done plenty of back purging and have used solar flux too.

their use is application dependent. i'd use solar flux in an exhaust but never pre-turbo in a manifold. it converts to a ceramic/glass with the heat and prevents the uptake of oxygen. it works really well.

pickling paste just removes the discoloration from welding... it won't remove the smeg on the backside of a weld that wasn't purged or fluxed.

[CDJetta]

How much for single 8v exhaust flanges. Didn't you say you had them separately/per cylinder?

[Withidlehands]

I would be interested in a mild steel 8v exhaust flange if you guys had any made.

[INA]

Quote, originally posted by Withidlehands »

I would be interested in a mild steel 8v exhaust flange if you guys had any made.

We can make them but only in batches of 5....so you need 4 more people.

[weiRtech]

why not sell 1 to the guy and throw the other 4 on the shelf for the next 4 people who want one. sure they may sit for a bit, but isn't keeping a small inventory part of customer service when meeting quick turnarounds? makes sense to me.

[INA]

Quote, originally posted by weiRtech »

why not sell 1 to the guy and throw the other 4 on the shelf for the next 4 people who want one. sure they may sit for a bit, but isn't keeping a small inventory part of customer service when meeting quick turnarounds? makes sense to me.

We have a 10V flange for $140 USD that we can cut for 8V fitment but who would spend $140 on an 8V flange?

How many Honda B18C manifolds you have sitting on the shelves @ wiertech?Customer service is all fine and dandy but I am sure by now you know that limited shelf stock = profits invested in other lucrative avenues.
I would rather do a batch of 5 - make it a priority for cutting in 2 days and have 5 happy customers than do a batch of 5,sell 1 and have 4 sitting on a shelf only to sell them @ cost 2 years down the road because no one bought them.
That makes business sense to me.

[weiRtech]

i don't stock any manifolds for any car. 99% of the stuff we do is one off. anyone can pay $100 for an ebay manifold that doens't fit properly just to have it break a couple weeks later.

i understand not wanting to have a large inventory. high overhead can lead to problems... but the market for fabrication products is limited to small individual sales unless you have large contracts with really big companies. i don't, so i focus on customer service. from what i've seen, you do too. i agree, $140 for a flange is pretty pricey, but if it is stainless, that is reasonable i think.

[joe90]

Hi Issam,

Can you supply 1x VR6 12 valve OBD1 and 1x VR6 12 valve OBD2 throttle flanges in 1/2" aluminum.
Can you also do them with a machined spigot to allow 3" tube to be welded on.

Please let me know if you can supply these, need them ASAP

Thanks

[INA]

Quote, originally posted by joe90 »

Hi Issam, Can you supply 1x VR6 12 valve OBD1 and 1x VR6 12 valve OBD2 throttle flanges in 1/2" aluminum. Can you also do them with a machined spigot to allow 3" tube to be welded on. Please let me know if you can supply these, need them ASAP Thanks

Sure,
I have the throttle body flanges in stock actually but I will have to rework them for the spigot.
Email me today if you can.

[INA]

Quote, originally posted by jackyltardvaark »

Be Carefull everyone!!!!!! I bought parts from INA, and have had good luck in past. Customer service has changed. Incorrect parts were shipped 2.5 months late, and was lied too about shipping, and parts that i ordered were not correct. Crappy seller will not repair problem, because he screwed up

1. UPS screwed up....not INA Engineering
2. How many times did I call you!?
3. I am trying to work with you but you are being unreasonable!
4. You are bitching because you ordered 1/2" flanges and recieved 10mm thick flanges?

I will let the manifold builders in here be the judge.If you want to resolve this Troy you have my contact #....

[mcdub]

I've been buying from Issam for years now.
Never had a problem.


Modified by mcdub at 8:50 PM 6-18-2009

[speed51133!]

Quote, originally posted by INA »

4. You are bitching because you ordered 1/2" flanges and recieved 10mm thick flanges? :

dude ordered .5in flange, and got a .4in flange....

i mean.....come on.....