Weld Els

Does anyone know of a supplier in the UK, seems they can be picked up easily in the States, but are like hens teeth over here.

 

800gs can get em, don't know where from tho

 

I was wondering if you could make these easily at home.

Any idea what spec material / thickness?

Guessing steel / 2mm ?

Jules

 

You'll get them at any heavy piping supplier - you're looking for butt weld elbows. Probably cheapest to go to a large central heating installer and get a few.

 

I guess they have a constant diameter throughout the bend with no necking...

Jules

 

Yep. They aren't expensive either. Find a pipefitter working locally, slip him a few quid and you're all set......

 

if i knew what i was asking for i could ask my brother jules

 

Just ask him for plain steel weld elbow fittings - you don't need any of the fancy stuff. You get them in short or long radius, you'll probably use short for a manifold. Sizes from about 15mm up for weldable stuff. Two elbows, two tees and about a foot of plain pipe is all you need to get for a 4 cylinder manifold, assuming you have your head flange and a suitable turbo flange (demon tweeks can get them).

 

cheers tsc ! i shall give him a buzz !i reckon he could get it as he is a plumber

 

Cheers, now I know exactly what i'm after, getting hold of them shouldn't be a problem.