The fabrication thread.

[--Redwork--]

Originally Posted by StryfeS13

Modified my crossmember for my LSX today..

And your not at all concernd that what you have done will be far weaker than stock.??
I've seen soo many ppl cut the absolute shiit out of the x member to fit lsx engines.
I put one in a cressida last week and just cut the sump.. was easy..
Making the new tranny tunnel will suck balls though in comparison..

[Fred Allen Burge]

I did mine just like that and I feel confident in it. If you use some thick plate and fully weld it all around it should be VERY stiff in the downward direction. Can you imagine trying to get that vertical plate to basically rip in two? It would be weak if you tried to twist it but that's not the load it's under.

[StryfeS13]

Originally Posted by --Redwork--

And your not at all concernd that what you have done will be far weaker than stock.??
I've seen soo many ppl cut the absolute shiit out of the x member to fit lsx engines.
I put one in a cressida last week and just cut the sump.. was easy..
Making the new tranny tunnel will suck balls though in comparison..

Yeah I feel comfortable with it..It's the same thing as the daft xmember except for the fact that mine doesnt have the bottom plate. I want to see my clearance first, and if I have enough clearance, I will add the bottom plate like Daft's kit.

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Can anyone make this piece for me? I've already made one for my other motor mount but it was a huge pain in the ass since I don't have the proper tools to bend 1/4" plate.

Here's a picture:
http://otto-fab.com/pics/LSx_saddle.jpg

[c72c]

I've been working on a set of R33 headlights for someone. Finally got the right side mostly done. Just need to touch up and paint it.
They're somewhat of a replica of the lights on the Nemesis R33.
Despite the negativity I have got/will get from making them and he will get from having them, I've actually had fun making them so far.















Blacked out the inside and sprayed a light coat on the outside to get an idea how they will look.

[NoPistons!]

Not my cup of tea but that's solid work dude. Mad plastic skills!

[slippinsideways]

Originally Posted by StryfeS13

Modified my crossmember for my LSX today..

Originally Posted by StryfeS13

Yeah I feel comfortable with it..It's the same thing as the daft xmember except for the fact that mine doesnt have the bottom plate. I want to see my clearance first, and if I have enough clearance, I will add the bottom plate like Daft's kit.

You need to add something back in on the bottom or it will twist. There are threads about it on the silvia v8 forums.
I own a s13 lsx coupe with a daft kit. next one I build I'm buying a sikky kit or building my own mounts.

[ezza]

Hi guys

My dad and I just finished getting our new (to us) lathe in the shed (its fucking heavy!), iv never used a lathe really but im so eager to make something, can anyone suggest anything easy/simple to make for my 14 to begin with?

also any general hints tips, thanks

[c72c]

Originally Posted by ezza

... can anyone suggest anything easy/simple to make for my 14 to begin with?

also any general hints tips, thanks

Shift knob.
Research, take your time, measure 10 times cut once.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by ezza

Hi guys

My dad and I just finished getting our new (to us) lathe in the shed (its fucking heavy!), iv never used a lathe really but im so eager to make something, can anyone suggest anything easy/simple to make for my 14 to begin with?

also any general hints tips, thanks

Like c72c said, shift knobs are pretty easy to make with minimal experience. E-Brake Buttons are also pretty easy to make as well, assuming you can hit the dimensions within a reasonable tolerance.

When I teach kids to use the lathe for the Robotics team I mentor, I usually have them start with some sort of plastic or aluminum depending on what's laying around and just have them freehand a design into it. It's a great way for a beginner to get a feel for a lathe and it's much more forgiving on tooling than steel.

[duffman1278]

So stoked to get my new lathe. I had a mini lathe from harbor freight but it got real annoying fast and limited. So I bought myself a logan 9"

[PerilousActs]

Looks old and awesome. I've been trying to find a cheap one myself. Seems like a great skill to pick up.

[atutt]

I just picked up a 9" lathe two days ago. Manufacturer unknown.

Trying to get a hold of a 10" atlas asap

[sr20sean]

quick question for manifold builders.

10N49L or 10N50L for a wp-17 torch for welding a manifold?

49L is a #5
50L is a #4
both are 3" long.

[sr20sean]

and the collector im working on:

really need to get a finer grinding wheel

[shiftdrift]

That looks way too hot.

[sr20sean]

i dont remember what i was running probably too hot though. but that section had no filler. and it was mild steel.

full penetration though so would be a safe bet that its too hot.

also poor lighting

[Future_gohan]

I got sick of my sidemount this afternoon, so I went ahead and did a mid mount!

I do love it, I have boost at pretty much any rpm range and it just overall feels tons better.





The intake still has to be redone, I don't like how the maf and stuff sits, so i'll work on that this week sometime, this was a spurr of the moment thing but came out amazing imo

[silviaguy240]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Like c72c said, shift knobs are pretty easy to make with minimal experience. E-Brake Buttons are also pretty easy to make as well, assuming you can hit the dimensions within a reasonable tolerance.

When I teach kids to use the lathe for the Robotics team I mentor, I usually have them start with some sort of plastic or aluminum depending on what's laying around and just have them freehand a design into it. It's a great way for a beginner to get a feel for a lathe and it's much more forgiving on tooling than steel.

yea, start off with aluminum or plastic. sooo much easier. in my one manufacturing class i took i had to make a clevis pin with threads out of steel...god damn that shit took forever. plus i messed a few up and ended up making like 5 of them. made one perfect but i wasnt paying attention and made it a 1/2 inch to short. but i have no need for one now, but i really like making stuff on a lathe and i want one.

[PerilousActs]

Anyone have opinions on the Lincoln Electric Power Mig 255? I found 3 locally for a _steal_.

[sr20sean]

^ thats one of the ones i learned on in school ~ 5 years ago

loved that thing.

[shiftdrift]

Migs are simple, a miller will definitely do well.

[t67240]

just out of curiosity for you who have done sr20 240 swaps how long did it take. im doing a project of my own and ppl are tellin me it bolts right in np and others who say its gnna take months to get running. i wanna hear from ppl who have actually done it. thanks

[dato]

24hr. I'm sure it could be easier

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by t67240

just out of curiosity for you who have done sr20 240 swaps how long did it take. im doing a project of my own and ppl are tellin me it bolts right in np and others who say its gnna take months to get running. i wanna hear from ppl who have actually done it. thanks

I know bros who have done it in 8 hrs or so.

It really comes down to how good you are and how familiar with the swap.

[atutt]

Originally Posted by t67240

just out of curiosity for you who have done sr20 240 swaps how long did it take. im doing a project of my own and ppl are tellin me it bolts right in np and others who say its gnna take months to get running. i wanna hear from ppl who have actually done it. thanks

What does this have to do with te fabrication thread?
Use the right section next time.

In fab related news. I jut picked up a myford ml7 with more attachments than I know what to do with. Atlas was a bust.

Now I just need metal to turn and ideas to burn....

[t67240]

sorry for bein in the wrong thread. but thanks guys

[epik1]

wow.. I just finished reading 139 pages of this thread.
I've always really wanted to learn how to weld ever since I used a spot welder in gr.7 lol!
Great work guys keep it up!
I originally looked through this thread for ideas that Atutt and I discussed for my S14 (tube front end etc. =P big dreams haha).

Question: boxing frame rails, I notice you guys just sort of weld pieces on top? doesn't that sort of just act as a band-aid ? does it retain the same strength etc.? sorry I'm a complete noob.

Any word on ESAB welders? I'm in theatre production in university and the shop supervisor told me that he doesn't specialize in welding and that they have a seperate prof. come in to teach the welding course, but I'm going to try and ask some upper years to teach me how to weld and stuff. My shop at school has 2, 3' tall ESAB welders and a lincoln 140.

I love this thread.

[landins13]

Originally Posted by Future_gohan

I got sick of my sidemount this afternoon, so I went ahead and did a mid mount!

I do love it, I have boost at pretty much any rpm range and it just overall feels tons better.





The intake still has to be redone, I don't like how the maf and stuff sits, so i'll work on that this week sometime, this was a spurr of the moment thing but came out amazing imo

why does it look like your hot side piping is pvc?

[dopplganger1]

do you have any more pictures of the setup and if the headlights still function with the motors?

[xdumbxguyx]

just finished up an s2000 catch can for a friend