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Welding Exhaust Systems - Part 3
In Part 2 we discussed the importance of tube fitment when fabricating headers. This month, we will discuss techniques involved with back purging e...
Welding Exhaust Systems - Part 2
As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, TIG should be employed when welding thin sections of exhaust tubing, especially when using specialized alloy...
Welding Exhaust Systems - Part 1
Welding is one of the most important fabrication techniques in motorsports. Today's race shop welders need to be well versed in applying welding t...
Detailed Header Construction Insights and Tips
When constructing racing headers, it is very important to make a logical plan before cutting any tubing. The design selection is the first step. Ty...
Inconel
Inconel® refers to a family of trademarked high strength austenitic nickel-chromium-iron alloys that have exceptional anti-corrosion and heat-resis...
Yield Strength in Exhaust Tubing, Aluminum vs Stainless Steel
A question I am often asked is “why don’t you recommend aluminum for an exhaust material?” They continue, “so-and-so" has been running it on his ca...
Bundle of Snakes - 180 Degree Headers
Many of you have seen the so-called “bundle-of-snakes” headers on the infamous Ford GT40s of the late sixties, but you might wonder.
Are they still relevant today?
Those beautiful works of art built by English craftsman on the Lola-designed chassis where two tubes from each bank of the V-8 are crossed over the engine to collect in 4-1 collectors with opposing tubes.
The Optimization of Exhaust Performance
Development Tools and Testing Methods.
Pressure Analysis Top Topics
Two highly technical presentations covering exhaust theory and the testing and ...
What Makes Burns' Bends Better?
“It takes less time to do it right, than it does to explain why you did it wrong.” - Henry W. Longfellow
We are often times asked why our stainless...
