The fabrication thread.

[bizzyj83]

straight tip is a must..
angled tip just doesnt look right on domestics, imo.

[prang11]

I agree with the straight tip. An angled tip would hide the exhaust to much. Straight tips scream "badass."

[blu808]

Ok here is the exhaust with both the angle tip and the straight tip for a comparison.














Also got a good deal on some Cobra wheels to use as extras on the fc. Fits pretty flush.






Viper brakes clear. woop

[GSXRJJordan]

Straight tips fo sho.

The FC is lookin hot. I dont think the LSx-FC crowd is looking for more power, but after talking to a few forced-inducted-Vette owners (my Dad and a couple of his friends), it seems like if your turbo kit:
a) beat the current price of Vortech supercharger kits (about $6-7k in parts, including the all-important 'bracket'/fuel pump/IC/etc)
b) could match the ease of installation (no major fab, any enthusiast/'dumbass mechanic pretending to own a speed shop' can install)
c) most importantly - makes 550whp+
... you'd have a serious market to sell to. Currently,
it seems like there isn't a turbo kit out that actually produces better numbers than the Vortech supercharger kits that flood the market. It really makes me sad, because as cool as my Dad's Z06 is with ~580whp, it doesn't sound the part. No spool, no blow off. It makes Baby Jesus cry sometimes.

[racepar1]

I have a question. WHY THE HELL ISN'T THIS THREAD STICKIED YEY????????????????? This is the single most interesting thread on zilvia! BLU808, FUCKIN SWEET FC! Give us some details on it!

[GSXRJJordan]

Originally Posted by racepar1

...This is the single most interesting thread on zilvia!

Um... maybe you didn't catch the premie section this weekend... MS paint?? Jack??? helloooo?????

Lol, in all seriousness, this thread needs to be stickied. We've got all the elements of a solid thread here: car porn, informative posts, intelligent questions, more intelligent answers, and did I mention, car porn?

[racepar1]

Car porn rocks! The "Jack contest" thread was entertaining, but not interesting.

[Maximamike]

I don't know about you guys, but this has been stickied for a few days for me?

[KA-T_240]

This thread was stuck long ago like on page 1 or 2.

[Ghostdrifter]

yea straight tips is BALLA

[kingkilburn]

How about square tips?

[blu808]

Well we decided on some 15 deg angle inside rolled tips.

Looks great.

Here are some pics.



















OMG its finally done. 100 hours. Including headers. The $12,000.00 exhaust system.

















Let me know what you guys think.\

[scooz14]

WOW

that is INSANE. you are my hero

[GSXRJJordan]

Hahaha seriously the sickest exhaust ever. Totally custom, totally performance-oriented, and perfect execution - and oh so stealth!

[Xracer]

That exhaust is fuckin intense.

[blu808]

Thanks. The weird shaped parts are for ground clearance.

No matter what shape the item, it has the same volume per inch length as a 3.5" tube.

From the side of that car, you cannot even see the exhaust.









T304 stainless headers. All custom built and tig welded by me.

Can also weld titanium if you guys need any work done.
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[GSXRJJordan]

Sorry Luke, but those links don't work for me :/

[dirtdiggler666]

god damn that exhaust is just fucking crazy

at 12k thank god it was not for a 240 owner you would never get paid

just fucking wow:boin k:

[dirtdiggler666]

ya link no work

[blu808]

Works for me.

???

thanks

[Xracer]

Im thinking about building a Ti exhaust and getting rid of my side out for my RB. any idea what some 3.5" 18gauge Ti tube is going to run me?

[blu808]

please pm me questions related to any sales. Lets keep this as just an informative thread.

Thank you.

[alindeman1989]

That exhaust is fucking amazing.

[Z33dori]

my god, that camaro is so fucking awesome


plz continue your awesome updates on it.... i have to see the finished product

[driftstyre]

Originally Posted by blu808

Thanks. The weird shaped parts are for ground clearance.

No matter what shape the item, it has the same volume per inch length as a 3.5" tube.

From the side of that car, you cannot even see the exhaust.

T304 stainless headers. All custom built and tig welded by me.

Can also weld titanium if you guys need any work done.
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Luke, that system is awesome, really cool to see if off the car. We get maybe 3 customers a year that are willing to pay what it takes to actually fabricate large parts from scratch like that, lots of smaller parts like intercooler setups, downpipes, turbo exhausts etc. Its tough to compete with internet parts, but for one off parts, its hard for people to find stuff. Your job looks awesome by the way

[slw240sx]

looks really good!!


i've got some good old midwest rust repair fabrication pictures coming up later tonight. it documents how to fix a 240 most would scrap out due to rust. haha

[Coolwhip]

Crazy work, good stuff!

[GSXRJJordan]

Originally Posted by slw240sx

...it documents how to fix a 240 most would scrap out due to rust. haha

Awesome! I know for a large portion of Zilvia members outside of Socal/Florida, that's a huge concern. Post it!

[atown 240]

yeah, i'm from IL and i dont even know what a frame rail is supposto look like on a s13 lol

Stupid salt

[dirtdiggler666]

luke you better post video of the camaro when its done

oh and btw what size is the engine???