My turbo build, from scratch. Two new prototype Kseries topmount manifold designs!!!

[Ctd-fab]

Hey Guys

Ive been fabricating a custom built high performance turbo setup specifically for the EP3 chassis and its getting close to completion so i thought it should have its own thread.

I'm sure all of us familiar with k series turbo setups know how much a pain run of the mill side mounts can be. First off you have to relocate everything and its mother away from the mass of hot pipes now running right behind the valve cover. Then you have to deal with heat issues from the down pipe that's usually running right by the brake master not to mention having a dump tube snake around everything. And last but not least is problems with the actual turbo location. Some companies even decide to angle the turbo past the recommended 15 degrees maximum for the center section. This can lead to excessive smoking out of the down pipe and possibly even lead to premature bearing failure.

I designed this manifold with complete consideration of all these issues and problems. The first one was built off of a TSX with the help of LoCash, however sadly enough his manifold never reached a fully completed stage. Fast forward to now and after tweaking the manifold a bit more and playing with gate locations its almost ready to breathe some k20a3 fire. One issue withTSXs/ Ep3's and I'm assuming Rsx's is the room or lack thereof to even install such a large piece of metal from the bottom without unbolting a bunch of stuff and dropping the subframe. I had to get a bit creative....

The CTD K series T3 Top mount was born, dubbed affectionately "The Special K"

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TbHpj3EOJWI/AAAAAAAACXw/3DZ-gRT735s/s640/DSC01783.JPG

Here is a pic of turbo placement on a K24 in a TSX. 35R T3 open, 3" downpipe. This engine bay is quite a bit cleaner than mine so I'll put these pix up first, haha.

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57 Trim, nice little 400 hp setup

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Not yet ported 100%, flange also needs to be machined

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Little more progress on intercooling this beast.

So I like options, that's why I will be designing this kit with both a Water to Air Intercooler and a normal Air to Air front mount. I ordered a nice little 500HP core from Bell Intercoolers and started brainstorming.

http://www.azht.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=57900&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1303412892

After discussing with our in house engineer about end tank design we decided to go a bit more in depth so he CAD modeled the core with tanks and did a complete CFD Analysis. This is the start of the design process to fabricate the best end tanks possible to utilize the core to its fullest potential.

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I hope to have a downpipe tacked together tonight, clearance looks to be the same as a TSX chassis, full 3" with room to spare. I have kpro and a walbro ready to be installed.


Any comments or suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks for reading guys and this is my personal car so i plan on making the very best kit I can. This is also my first full K build so if you have any helpful tips please feel free to share.:up::up:

[Ctd-fab]

I am still currently working on the other top mount design. I will say that it is a fully divided long runner manifold designed only to work with a certain OEM true Twinscroll turbo. It is similar to some of the new bigger Borg Warner EFR turbos that are also divided yet internally waste gated. This lets the you have a true twinscroll setup yet not have to worry about the hassles of buying and installing two wastegates and dumptubes.

These manifolds will be dyno'd back to back

[FoReVaPmP]

Hope it all works out for you..... I would like to see the fitment in an EP3 and not a TSX tho ....


:popcorn:

[AUTiger]

glad to see you posted over here. I can't wait to see what these manifolds do. Do you still have the a3 or have you swapped too?

[Ctd-fab]

The second car with the blue valve cover is my Ep3. I really should have pressure washed it before starting this project, haha.

Fitment is guaranteed on any K series in any chassis except the FA/FG

[Ctd-fab]

glad to see you posted over here. I can't wait to see what these manifolds do. Do you still have the a3 or have you swapped too?

Ep3 love :) Been awhile since ive been on here, the backwards posting is kind of hard to get used to.

I still have the bone stock K20A3 and I hope to push it to around 350 on both setups. If anything happens to go wrong I also have a backup JDM K20A waiting. Everyone undervalues the A3, I want to see what it can do. N/A I have pushed the Ultra-Lean tuning envelope with over 25:1 afrs light cruising and 18.5:1 high speed cruising. Vtec-E FTW!

[ep3jd]

This is super cool

[monjarassi]

So who will sell this mani?

[Ctd-fab]

This is super cool

Thanks!


So who will sell this mani?

Pm'd



More progress...

I fit the teardrop wastegate and I am very pleased with the location. Currently I'm using a TurboSmart Comp 40mm gate but a Tial 44 should fit also no probem. The dumptube is very simple, a 7 inch long straight! Less welds, no bends, less cost to the consumer and higher reliability. It also looks like offering a Recir dump tube will be a possibility. The mock up return line also worked out very well and has quite a bit of room to spare around the hot stuff. This will be taken to the local fitting supply store to be made all one piece. I have mocked up the return using a "No weld" banjo fitting but will also have an option for a weld/tap on bung. Who doesn't like options right???

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/Tbcii2iD68I/AAAAAAAACc4/NldA7batXBA/s640/bottom.jpg


Since my Ep is bone stock and has all the stock lines in place I would like to show you how this setup clears everything. One of my main goals in this project is to minimize relocation of anything.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TbchE2qHDSI/AAAAAAAACcc/Q1YY7vhylvI/s640/rear.jpg


So....the JDM Fairy showed up last night :mbiggrin:

I have always wanted an up-pipe car so I threw one together. I happen to have a large sack of pre-cut 3" 15 degree pie cuts left over from my "JDM Bender Bot" sculpture. My hood already had a dent in the front so I thought adding a hole in the top wouldn't be so bad. I do plan on making a regular 3" downpipe soon but you gotta have a little fun sometime right?

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I should be starting her up by the end of the week!!!

[ep3jd]

Super
Fucking
Cool

[FoReVaPmP]

PM'D

Hurmmmmmmm.....



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[Ctd-fab]

Quite a bit of progress lately.

Trying to split my time with my Ep and things that actually pay the bills, haha. Everything is just about cinched up, the up-pipe is bolted on and half-welded. The PO decided to strip a valve cover nut so Im waiting on a replacement stud from the dealer. I did throw on a little black paint because the blue definitely wasn't working for me. Off to get a bit of heat shielding wrap and she might be ready to fire up tonight.

Plans are to check for leaks and go for a little spin just to see how see sounds. Still needs mounts installed, injectors and fuel pump installed. I also might have picked up a little water/meth kit for an chemical intercooling setup Ive always wanted to try....Pre-turbo water/meth injection. In theory I should be able to nix an intercooler and might even be able to create lower than ambient temps.

I'm dying to hear the whistle though, been awhile since Ive had my own turbo car.

[rusty#1]

this looks awesome keep up the good work (pm'd)

[EDU]

Sick McNasty..
suscribed

[Ctd-fab]

Sounds a little wicked...not gonna lie.

I'll throw up a bunch of stuff tomorrow

[Tnhatch03]

can't wait to see more pictures and numbers!

[AUTiger]

subcribed for numbers and video

[jeenyusss]

sold as just a manifold or the dump tube/down pipe/ intercooler pipping etc?

nice welding

[Ctd-fab]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TbvYuAzidrI/AAAAAAAACnI/YADgyAP-W3A/s640/DSC02770.JPG

I plan on this kit being the most complete kit available for the EP3 chassis with every option.

Pre-turbo water meth
Water to air intercooler
Air to Air intercooler
Intake with stock battery
Cold air intake with small battery
TurboSmart 40-45mm WG
Tial 38-44 WG
Open dump, recirc dump
3" Hood exit upside-downpipe
3" downpipe
Tial 50mm BOV
Banjo turbo drain
Weld on turbo drain

Its nice being the guy that actually makes the stuff. Endless possibilities

Thought you guys might like to see a 700+ HP setup looks like...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TbvW17NJ-6I/AAAAAAAACio/nV95ZL3Q-mk/s512/DSC02712.JPG

[jeenyusss]

its always nice to see a kit come out that doesnt skip steps to save a couple bucks (such as when revhard kits were getting shipped with ebay blow off valves and ebay wastegates.)


good luck to you and your endevors, keep it updates, very nice work.

[gtimportfanatic]

i like this!

[hondero69]

mmmm looks good bro' much success in your project...currently subscribed :coffee:

[Ctd-fab]

Hey guys, thought I would post up some new pix. It runs and drives on a basemap right now, I wanted to get some data on normal cruising IAT's with with and without a cold air intake for the turbo. Still working on it little by little and trying to stay ontop of other peoples projects as well.

The Up-pipe
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How the turbo sits in the car. Not much room back there so it looks huge! haha

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I took some video just cruising around so you guys can hear how loud the open hood exit is, its really not bad at all. I'm probably going to tune with a regular downpipe to get better data.

[Ctd-fab]

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[Ctd-fab]

Aluminum trim plate finished. Wish I could have found longer rivets, would have given it a bit nicer look.

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video soon with sound!

[the1986]

Wow that looks awesome man, nice fabrication work!! I myself wouldnt want the exhaust going out the hood but it looks beastly!! Is this going to be able to have a traditional downpipe?

Our import scene needs more people who innovate and create parts like this rather than just buy parts from a catalogue.

[Ctd-fab]

Haha yeah, I have a "traditional" 3" downpipe tacked up but the whole setup is coming back off the car for twinscroll prototyping!!!

I just wanted to have a little fun, its sounds pretty beastly too, haha, not hurt your ears loud though. Well...its pretty quiet untill you roll under a bridge, haha.

I try and build all my own stuff to the best of my own ability. I'm lucky to be the fabricator AND customer, everything jells well together.

[Andrew]

very unique turbo build i am loving it! this is one thing i love about ep3 owners lately. all the creativity and such. love this thread full of wins

[1GR8EP3]

Great thread glad to see someone is taking the time make a topmount for the ep... looking foward to the end product. Very nice fabing by the way.

[j0000stin]

how much for bender? buahahaha



.....im serious

[apexracing]

Great fab work!

[Ctd-fab]

Hey thanks for the compliments guys! Got some good and bad news though....I was rear ended pretty hard late last week. There is a bit of quarter panel damage and the bumper/crash bar are toast. Should have an adjuster coming down to look at it tomorrow. Anyone know where I can get a nice silver OEM rear bumper for a 03? The good news is that I'm good friends with my body guy so i'll probably trade work to fix it up and might have enough left over for a K24......maybe.

On topic. I really wanted to try a Pre-turbo water injection system, in theory they sound great! So I have my charge piping setup to just loop back to my TB. I logged quite a bit of normal driving and IAT's got a bit hot. They tended to stabilize at around 130 degrees once the turbo and everything heated up, however this is with an intake pulling hot air plus without any coatings or shields on the manifold or turbine housing. My plan was to use a 250psi Devils Own progressive kit that turned on around 3-5 psi. Anyway I thought you guys might like to see what the most simple charge piping ever looks like, haha.

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I'm still working on the Water to air and I think I decided to use a Treadstone Air to Air but I really would like to take a sneak peek at fin quality and density first.

I also was able to get my hands on a RevHard cast manifold to do some back to back CFD testing. And if there is enough interest I might do real back to back dynos with the revhard as well. It looks like only minor changes would be necessary since the turbo sit in almost the same spot.


P.S. - Bender is my buddy. Helps with my game when I bring girls back to the shop, haha.

[monjarassi]

Im currently using the treadstone, completely satisfied.
TRV185
Overall Size 20" X 12.25" X 3.50"
Core Size 18.48 X 6.00 X 3.50
2.50" Inlet/Outlet
Polished endtanks
720Hp efficient

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/~treadstone/prod_imgs/img-33-4-large.jpg

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/~treadstone/prod_imgs/img-33-5-large.jpg

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/~treadstone/prod_imgs/img-33-1-large.jpg

[WPB EP3]

Very Cool, looks like the old FR top mount manifold.

[Ctd-fab]

Treadstone IC and ID1000's on order!!!

Thanks for the info monjarassi, thats exactly the one I was looking at!

From the pix I saw of the old Full Race topmount I'm glad I never had to build one when I worked there, haha. The primary size and runner geometry is quite a bit different, placement looks to be close. My manifold much more compact and has better wastegate location for chassis fitment. I don't believe their manifold fit in ep/rsx's.

[rusty#1]

this all looks really good so far, do you have a deadline set for when you expect everything to be done

[Ctd-fab]

Hmmm. If I don't get sidetracked too much with real work I'm hoping it will be ready to tune by the end of May.

[EliteTuning]

loving that hood exhaust setup!

[Tokin_Buds]

What if it rains?

[mitchlikesbikes]

What if it rains?

he lives in arizona haha.

[apexracing]

What if it rains?

he already said he would be building a traditional down pipe instead of the hood exit. i'm sure he just went with the hood exit for the cool factor.

[Ctd-fab]

Yeah also my hood has a small dent in the front and I hope to be replacing it with a carbon one soon so a hood exit hole wasn't a big deal if things didn't turn out well.

lol, so I get bored sometimes and with a fully furnished fab shop at my disposal things get can get a little crazy.

[Ctd-fab]

Update!!! Air to water IC coming along nicely. Still need to do a couple mods, need to slant the rear of the tank and design some internal dividers. Later on I would still like to use the end tanks modeled in CAD but they might have to be CNC'd or cast due to the complex shape and curves.

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Action shots!

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Here is a lil pic an artist chica made for me. Pretty sweet if you ask me!!

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[apexracing]

sweet sound setup! do you play guitar?

[Ctd-fab]

Haha, thanks! I don't play but have always wanted to learn, in fact the artist chick is trying to teach me a bit here and there. As far as sound goes i need MORE POWER!! Been looking into some professional quality sound stuff but I have no idea what I'm doing.

Fab shop during the day
Club when the sun goes down

:mbiggrin:

[apexracing]

Nice well im not sure if there is one in your area but guitar center is pretty good for sound equipment.

[nmysiismyn]

Subscribing as a reminder to play catch-up on every post here... Exciting looking stuff! :mbiggrin:

[AKEP]

do you go to school to learn all this? i always wanted to pick up fabrication.

[jeenyusss]

this thread is awesome man, nice work.

[gtimportfanatic]

yeah this thread do work... i think i like this guy lol (nohomo)

[05 hatch]

This is super tight! Can't wait to see results. I wanna see this on a k24 also. Mainly because that is my future plan. Hehe. This build is awesome, keep up the good work.

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[MadLorEP3]

sick build and fabrication brotha

[Ctd-fab]

do you go to school to learn all this? i always wanted to pick up fabrication.

No schooling, not even shop class. Started as a helper then Fabrication management at a large production 4x4/airbag/suspension fab shop for 2 years, then transferred to company my oldest bro help start, Full Race. Designed and prototyped there for about 4 years then went on to designed and prototype for AFI Turbo for another 2 years. Just trying to learn as much as possible and run with it. I might recommend WyoTech for fab school, they have some really good programs but $$$.


Thanks for all the compliments guys and I'm sorry I haven't updated, just been waiting for little chunks of time here and there and parts to trickle in. Here is a photo update teaser.

500hp vertical flow, 2.5 inch charge pipes, I think I can do it without relocating the stock battery or fuse box and have room for a nice intake airbox.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GOnQU9aFVcM/TgrMAP8VuaI/AAAAAAAACuQ/U2z0_dKJ0T8/s576/DSC02974.JPG

[AKEP]

2.5 around the battery is pushing it, def gunna have some rubbing if its not perfect. unless you just avoid the hole in the rail all together... hope that gives you ideas lol.
keep it up, looks great!

[Ctd-fab]

I mocked up a 2.75 and it fit pretty snug, I think I can snake a 2.5 with maybe a rubber coupler sleeve to prevent any kind of damage from rubbing. The hole in my fender looks like it was enlarged by the previous owner a bit. I dunno, guess we'll see when my piping gets here. My main thing is keeping the stock battery location, I HATE those little bastard ones!

[AKEP]

i HATE relocating batteries!

[monjarassi]

Why akep????

[monjarassi]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GOnQU9aFVcM/TgrMAP8VuaI/AAAAAAAACuQ/U2z0_dKJ0T8/s576/DSC02974.JPG

any more engine bay shots with new piping in place.

[Ctd-fab]

Just received a big shipment of aluminum piping and couplers 5 minutes ago :)

Hopefully this weekend gives me some time to complete the piping. Projects ahead of it - custom s2k forward facing turbo manifold, s2k combined breather/overflow, finish up a couple sets of GTR manifolds, tranny bracket on a mid 7 second nitrous drag truck. Hmmmm, i think i might need a case of energy drinks


I do plan on making mutiple sets of piping, battery relocated and stock location, RBB intake, RBC intake, PRB intake. Also the crash bar only requires a small amount of trimming so I have to make a template and I'm also going to start designing a custom bolt on tubular chromoly crash bar replacement with intercooler mounts. Options option options

[ginger]

looks good bro, cant wait to see some piping

[Andrew]

Just received a big shipment of aluminum piping and couplers 5 minutes ago :)

Hopefully this weekend gives me some time to complete the piping. Projects ahead of it - custom s2k forward facing turbo manifold, s2k combined breather/overflow, finish up a couple sets of GTR manifolds, tranny bracket on a mid 7 second nitrous drag truck. Hmmmm, i think i might need a case of energy drinks


I do plan on making mutiple sets of piping, battery relocated and stock location, RBB intake, RBC intake, PRB intake. Also the crash bar only requires a small amount of trimming so I have to make a template and I'm also going to start designing a custom bolt on tubular chromoly crash bar replacement with intercooler mounts. Options option options

from reading through the first page to now you are a genius! business wise and car smart. keep up the great work and hope to see this kit available for us sometime soon. maybe it will sway me to go turbo instead of s/c

[Ctd-fab]

Whoa! I'm definitely no genius. Just a normal guy that thinks he can weld, haha.

I would really love to be a site vendor and when the kit is finished maybe that will happen. Right now its hard to justify the cost, pretty much every extra penny to my name is re-invested into the shop. Its tough to make a quality name for yourself in the fab business, especially here in Arizona.

I eat, sleep, breath fabricating. Seriously at least 4 days out of the week I end up sleeping at my shop, shower outside with a hose.

All the wise people in my life tell me its going to pay off. We'll see

[05 hatch]

Whoa! I'm definitely no genius. Just a normal guy that thinks he can weld, haha.

I would really love to be a site vendor and when the kit is finished maybe that will happen. Right now its hard to justify the cost, pretty much every extra penny to my name is re-invested into the shop. Its tough to make a quality name for yourself in the fab business, especially here in Arizona.

I eat, sleep, breath fabricating. Seriously at least 4 days out of the week I end up sleeping at my shop, shower outside with a hose.

All the wise people in my life tell me its going to pay off. We'll see

It will definitely pay off. Keep up the good work. After I graduate and get a job I want one of your setups. Mid 400 hp dd k24a2 is what I want. Haha. My SC ain't cuttin it. Well, with the a3 at least.

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[mitchlikesbikes]

damn man. i just read your whole thread over on azht.net, and i have to say your work is awesome. the manifolds designed for the evo twin scrolls are genius. and the price on that bitchin k series mani is great!

[ginger]

where are you located at? after i get home from deployment id like to cruise in and see what your up to. and maybe get you to fab me up a down pipe and some ic piping. if you can find time after your hose shower...

[mitchlikesbikes]

i believe he's in arizona. not sure which part though.

[ginger]

i believe he's in arizona. not sure which part though.

yea im from az, i spend my weekends there, and work in san diego during the week, when im not on deployment...

[mitchlikesbikes]

yea im from az, i spend my weekends there, and work in san diego during the week, when im not on deployment...

nice:) he does fabwork for AFI so i would imagine he's close to wherever they are haha

[Ctd-fab]

It will definitely pay off. Keep up the good work. After I graduate and get a job I want one of your setups. Mid 400 hp dd k24a2 is what I want. Haha. My SC ain't cuttin it. Well, with the a3 at least.

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Thanks! Sounds good, I'll do anything to help take a SC off and put a turbo on, haha. My t3/t4 57 trim should be good for around 450 and right now I hit my basemap cut (3.5 psi) at 2500 rpm so I'm sure you will like the response! The primary size is really working out IMO. Keep in mind that's with an A3 so a k24A2 should be a monster!



damn man. i just read your whole thread over on azht.net, and i have to say your work is awesome. the manifolds designed for the evo twin scrolls are genius. and the price on that bitchin k series mani is great!

I'm glad you like my fab! Its fun doing completely different and random stuff day in and day out, keeps me fresh and learning. The evo twinscroll turbo applications are my favorite, they are really aimed towards the average joe that wants a super responsive setup for a fraction of the cost. I know I want to spend the least amount and get the most for it, that is also my goal for my customers!


where are you located at? after i get home from deployment id like to cruise in and see what your up to. and maybe get you to fab me up a down pipe and some ic piping. if you can find time after your hose shower...

Hey, my shop is set up in Tempe, Arizona right by ASU. I would be happy to make whatever you need, EP3's get a special discount also, haha :mcool: In this heat Ive been working from about noon - 3 am. The hose ain't that bad, not very classy but the daytime temps keep the water warm through the night. The only thing is that I'm right off the main street and I get some funny looks sometimes by people driving by, haha


nice:) he does fabwork for AFI so i would imagine he's close to wherever they are haha

Actually I have been on my own for about 4 months now. I still offer to help over there but mostly just buy all my flanges and custom machined parts from them. Mike, the owner, is a great guy and I have to say he was probably the fairest boss Ive ever had. They make some awesome parts but I can't say I miss the production line work.

[mitchlikesbikes]

Actually I have been on my own for about 4 months now. I still offer to help over there but mostly just buy all my flanges and custom machined parts from them. Mike, the owner, is a great guy and I have to say he was probably the fairest boss Ive ever had. They make some awesome parts but I can't say I miss the production line work.

oh man fail on my part haha. congrats on going independent though!

[Ctd-fab]

lol, no worries, thanks! Its been rough/interesting, and a great learning experience! Ive never been the super salesman people person type and being on my own has really been helping me learn how to interact better with customers/suppliers. I still have a bit of trouble answering and returning all the phone calls. Maybe one day........i'll be able to hire a hot receptionist/sales woman :mbiggrin:

Thankfully Ive been successful enough to keep the bills at bay but I haven't been able to really pay myself yet. Things are on the up and up, the shop is getting more organized and put together day by day. My showroom is starting to take shape, just need a comfy couch and some racks to display product. The big screen and Wii for those epic Mario Kart battles are being mounted pretty soon.

One thing...I never really understood how much money you have to spend to make money until now. And its working without any loans/credit or investors.

[AKEP]

cause unless its a sealed battery i don't want hydrogen leaking into my cabin, plus running giant battery wires is lame.

theres a price on this manifold already?

[mitchlikesbikes]

cause unless its a sealed battery i don't want hydrogen leaking into my cabin, plus running giant battery wires is lame.

theres a price on this manifold already?

link removed. sorry if that causes any problems

[Ctd-fab]

Hey guys, I can't post up any kind of advertising. This wouldn't be fair to the paying vendors on this site. I have this build thread to just show the EP crowd something different, not to sell any products or manifolds.

I'm going to have to ask you to remove the link. Sorry, but I have to be fair. Thanks

*EDIT* Maybe one of the owners of ephatch.com would take one of my Ktop manifolds in trade for vendorship??? I could probably swing that.

[Ctd-fab]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WhIsR9UnInM/Th1HB7lJOeI/AAAAAAAAC0o/3-HTbjav6P8/s640/DSC03069.JPG

Jacking my own thread with custom S2K integrated oil catch can and overflow combo I just finished. I had so much fun building this little thing that I started thinking about maybe something for my EP chassis. This one started out as a carboard sample and soon after is became a nice little CAD file. Templates were printed out and then transfered to some nice 5052 .125 AL. After spending a bit of time on baffling, fittings, and welding it was done. It is missing mounting brackets and the overflow inlet banjo bolt/fitting.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269172_2014456195935_1079716021_2188497_4710069_n. jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268879_2014604599645_1079716021_2188657_5438680_n. jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tFKVx9ov-0A/Thv3wgN7KbI/AAAAAAAACyw/6gYcO-bkbVk/s640/DSC03033.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cIsetI2wYG8/Th1GnKugBjI/AAAAAAAAC08/l1sBI7YmfzQ/s512/DSC03048.JPG

[whatsvtec]

Absolutely beautiful welds! wow....

Lookin' good!

[Akeeg4]

Pmed :)

[ginger]

another amazing piece, good job vince.

[whatsvtec]

How much would you charge to produce one of those turbo manifolds for someone?

[AUTiger]

follow the link on page 5, it lists the price for the manifold

[MadLorEP3]

Im loving the catchcan/overflow combo

thats sick

[Ctd-fab]

Thanks guys. Bear with me guys on the pm's, i'll reply tonight after the work is done. Its been a slice of hell, up till 5 am this morning working, gonna do it again. That custom s2k mani should be out by saturday and it has to be perfect.

Please do not add any links to pages where you can purchase my manifold on this forum. Again this would not be fair to paying vendors. Thanks for understanding guys.

This is one of my favorite forums! Thanks for all the support guys!

[ep-unit]

Can you build me a baffled oil catch can

[Ctd-fab]

EP catch cans are next!!!

I have soooooo much more in store for this build.

[Ctd-fab]

So Ive been slacking on this forum for awhile, been super busy, projects to pay bills ya know.

Last couple nights had a chance to put some work into the Ep. I have to go through all my pix and edit, crop, post to my blog and then I will add them here also tonight/morning.



https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DC-SHz59xFQ/TiiAy9eFuSI/AAAAAAAAC8s/bmRcspJ2Bhc/s640/DSC03283.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZHcy-FVRVnk/TiuRx86ld-I/AAAAAAAAC9I/OqVc_6UpiRU/s640/DSC03373.JPG


600 Hp bar and plate vertical flow intercooler (20x12x3.5)
2.5 inch piping, mostly mandrel bent (only 3 welds!!!)
Stock battery location compatible
Fits the stock bumper beam with a small amount of notching (I got a bit creative with mine :mwink:)

Please ignore the zip ties holding the turbo intake up. My short ram ebay intake fit the turbo and location perfectly and already had all the necessary bungs, just needs a bracket! This is one of the small things that have been keeping my kit very cost effective. I'm really pleased how everything is falling together.

[monjarassi]

Sick... love ur piping n welds...

[Ctd-fab]

Thanks!

Busting ass on another project right now but just thought I would throw up another picture

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217425_2039774148868_1079716021_2219080_1212204_n. jpg

[monjarassi]

:hand:

[Ctd-fab]

is that good or bad???

haha

[monjarassi]

Good i like the way the piping wraps around and flows naturally with a basically stock bay look with batt and most of acc.

[the1986]

Kit looks good. Do you have any more pics of that catch can installed on the car? I really like the look of it, clean and simple

[Ba82Ep3]

Oh man... great work! Gimme a reason to go turbo over SC!!

[Ctd-fab]

Thanks! the lines seem to go together pretty well, just get lucky sometimes I guess ;)

Here is a shot of that S2k catch/overflow mounted in the car, lines are still on their way though. Customer was happy, exactly what he wanted to a "T".

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Xb9Se67Hcs8/Ti0lTjSedTI/AAAAAAAAC9Y/mKg8mhkhjb4/s640/DSC03210.JPG



Haha, and to think this is only the beginning of "Stage 1" of my build.
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Stage 2 is what I'm really excited about. The budget twinscroll kit.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K53vyzJ2GuU/Ti0lhzHTg8I/AAAAAAAAC9c/RXc2iotAVz0/s640/DSC03446.JPG

[ginger]

looking good bro, cant wait to get home and come by the shop and get you to put work in on my car

[monjarassi]

Thanks! the lines seem to go together pretty well, just get lucky sometimes I guess ;)

Here is a shot of that S2k catch/overflow mounted in the car, lines are still on their way though. Customer was happy, exactly what he wanted to a "T".

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Xb9Se67Hcs8/Ti0lTjSedTI/AAAAAAAAC9Y/mKg8mhkhjb4/s640/DSC03210.JPG



Haha, and to think this is only the beginning of "Stage 1" of the build.
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Stage 2 is what I'm really excited about. The budget twinscroll kit.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K53vyzJ2GuU/Ti0lhzHTg8I/AAAAAAAAC9c/RXc2iotAVz0/s640/DSC03446.JPG

hugh????

[Ctd-fab]

looking good bro, cant wait to get home and come by the shop and get you to put work in on my car

Thanks! Just pm, call, email, I'm sure we can work something out. I love making parts for K motors! A fully built K24 swapped Ek might be showing up in a couple weeks for a top mount, vertical flow core IC setup, custom charge piping and race exhaust.


hugh????


Its all about Stage 2 :mwink:

Once the topmount setup gets tuned its going up for sale to fund the materials to build the twinscroll manifold/downpipe. Same intercooler and piping can be able to be used so results between the two should be a good comparison.

[MadLorEP3]

Oh man... great work! Gimme a reason to go turbo over SC!!

Do it brotha...

I'm really lovin this thread...pm'd and emailed...LOL

I love what you did to that rebar...

I love the robot as well...Your metal creastions like the frog is out of this world...

[Benedictas]

Hey man i just love your ride. It's looking awesome. Great work on it. Simply superb.

[WPB EP3]

very nice, keep up the good work man.

[alphasaur]

Subbed. Your work is amazing. Not regretting getting an ep much anymore due to work like yours.

[Ba82Ep3]

Update on manifold completion? Wanna SEE!!

[ginger]

hey go check your fb. i know you only check it like every 9 days...

[MadLorEP3]

in for updates

[Ctd-fab]

Whew! I have a couple free minutes while parts are cooling down. I have had a couple unexpected projects come through and demand some crazy hours! Nothing has changed on the Ep but I am now able to tear it apart. My new daily came back from paint, cherry oem red 88 Rex with full interior.

I also finished the B series AC topmount and did a full S2k turbo kit, right now I'm finishing up a set of custom long tube Ls-3 headers for a 56 Chevy Nomad. The rex got a new fuel system and is one small step from ice cold AC. Trust me guys, i'm doing work!!






Update on manifold completion? Wanna SEE!!
T3 is done but no numbers yet
Twinscroll is super close


hey go check your fb. i know you only check it like every 9 days...

lol, I try to stay away from the internet as much as possible...typing doesn't melt metal



Thanks again for all the compliments guys!! I feel like I'm letting everyone down by not being able to get tuned yet but shop gets priority.

[whatsvtec]

Can't wait to hear about the budget kit.... I agree, make me decide against a supercharger.

[gtimportfanatic]

i hope this is done and good by the time im done with my motor build.. i think i wanna boost after my all motor setup

[Siborg]

Good shit my friend! Do you know Jesse(used to work at afi), he built my buddy's manifold, you Az. guys do some good turbo mani's ;)

[whatsvtec]

Sooo any updates on the budget kit? Is it a Cobalt turbo?

[andyman97]

I just got my setup from Vince yesterday. Top notch work, thanks man.

[andyman97]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4274.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4275.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4276.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4277.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4278.jpg

[whatsvtec]

Beautiful kit! Can't wait to hear more about the budget kit!

[Silvercard]

Nice Kit! AZ local!!!!!!!

[monjarassi]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4274.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4275.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4276.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4277.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/Cars/EP3/IMG_4278.jpg

did he sell u the kit off his car??

[andyman97]

Nope, he made it for my setup but he mocked everything on his ep.

[WPB EP3]

Pics of the collector inside?!

[StockTexasEP3]

I just got my setup from Vince yesterday. Top notch work, thanks man.

Cost?


I want to hear more about what this guy is making for the EP!

Turbo a3 is def a good possibility in the future.

[AKEP]

he's not a "vendor" yet. can't post that on here.

[gtimportfanatic]

shit.. pm me a price.. that shit is fucking sick looking.. better looking than any other kit i can say seeing as though it is complete

[j0000stin]

make me a RACE HEADER!

i'll pay for all the piping!

[whatsvtec]

BUMP! Any update on these? Anyone know how to get in contact with him?

[AKEP]

his username is his website name basically.

[aera]

Hi Mate,
Really interested in purchasing the twinscoll manifold but can't send you a private message. Could you please PM me with information on where to purchase?

Cheers