I was aware of that! However, I am not aware of "How they fit" I am
sure I can either meet of beat their prices and the flanges would be cut
with a laser cutter and surely would be very exact in their mating to
the ports. Therefore, I could be assured of a good fit.
Joe
James Libecco wrote:
>
> Joe, I don't want to burst your bubble, as I appreciate all the amazing
> projects you have created, but someone has beat you to this one.
> http://www.stahlheaders.com/Frame%20Flanges.htm
>
> By the stahl headers I have seen before, I am sure it is quality stuff, but
> you may be able to do it cheaper in mild steel. I still am an opponent to
> stainless, its just bad stuff for headers.
>
> The question then becomes how does one go about calculating the appropriate
> tubing diameters, distances between collectors and what not for the 4/2/1?
> Kastner said to make them as long as possible, but was referring to the 4/1,
> I think. I am not sure any of the header companies have really put much
> work into designing a proper header. I they had, my 4/2/1 would be commonly
> available, right??
>
> Thanks Joe,
> jim
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: "James Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>
> Cc: <cavej@mcmaster.ca>; "spit" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 7:14 PM
> Subject: Re: HEADERS
>
> > James and all,
> > THis thread has dredged up a project that I have on the back shelf. A
> > while back I was considering making header flanges for the SPitfire
> > 1300/1500 engines in both mild steel and Stainless for those who don't
> > want to buy Pacesetter or put out the bucks for the 4-2-1 ones that are
> > available.
> >
> > I suspect I can deliver the Stainless ones for under 50 bucks and the
> > mild steel for even less. With those pieces, you can go to a tubing
> > shop that has a bender and manufacture whatever you want!
> >
> > How does that sound?
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > James Libecco wrote:
> > >
> > > John, Welcome to my nightmare. I have been trying to come up with a set
> of
> > > the 4/2/1 headers for about four months now. I am not ready to break
> down
> > > and pay the price that rimmer/tssc want (ie close to $300) when the 4.1
> are
> > > so readily available and cheap. I just had a conversation with Kas
> about
> > > the headers and he suggested that the difference would be noticed.
> > >
> > > So, the question becomes, what would it take for me to make my own
> > > headers since no one else seems to want to do it for me.
> > >
> > > BTW, has anyone else besides me seen a set of Stahl headers for the
> > > spit. Now that is a header.
> > >
> > > jim
> > >
> > > >Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 12:08:57 -0500
> > > From: John Cave <cavej@mcmaster.ca>
> > > Subject: HEADERS
> > >
> > > >I want to put headers on my 78 , 1500 engine British Parts Northwest
> > > have them for $106, but they are not 4-2-1, they are 4 into 1, does
> > > anybody have any experience or opinion on them.
> > > Thanks John Cave
> >
> > --
> > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
-- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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