oldskoolkool 0 Posted December 22, 2008 hi peeps, ( apologies if this is in the wrong section ) :scratch: basically i cant afford to buy a stainless 4 branch so i was going to go down the route of a mild steel type and get one made up?? two questions really which are ... what are your thoughts on this good or bad? and secondly where lol i dont know of any exhaust manufactures in suffolk (ipswich) ? your views would be much appreciated . thanks liam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted December 22, 2008 i think you will find it cheaper and easier to buy one off the shelf mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldskoolkool 0 Posted December 22, 2008 really ? i cant seem to find one under 150-170 notes?? really need on for my build too but cant seem to get one i wouldn't mind a second hand one either i didn't know what sorta costs were involved in making one ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted December 22, 2008 Try these companies for exhaust bits. http://www.jetex.co.uk/ http://solid-fabrications.co.uk/default.aspx. Custom built manifolds will always cost more than manufactured ones mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted December 22, 2008 there was one on ed38 about 2 weeks ago for sale i think it was £100 ono Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldskoolkool 0 Posted December 22, 2008 there was one on ed38 about 2 weeks ago for sale i think it was £100 ono i think that was sold within the day i think not sure tho ill have to check it out cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldskoolkool 0 Posted December 22, 2008 Try these companies for exhaust bits. http://www.jetex.co.uk/ http://solid-fabrications.co.uk/default.aspx. Custom built manifolds will always cost more than manufactured ones mate. yeh i guess you are right there is alot for a one off thats put a downer on that idea! great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted December 22, 2008 just wait...like the link Karl posted,more will come up,or post a wanted link on E38,Club Gti...etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldskoolkool 0 Posted December 22, 2008 yeh i guess they will just frustrating ill have to do that i think actually thank you for the advice liam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted December 23, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0284771982 how about this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldskoolkool 0 Posted December 23, 2008 oOOOOOOooo hadnt seen that ta very much for looking out apriciate it, now currently watching in my ebay ill let you know how i get on merry crimbo and thanks :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldskoolkool 0 Posted December 28, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=290284771982 how about this... 87£ not bad i thought just gotta find out how to get it lol thanks again mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted December 28, 2008 good price,rewrap it and then the fitting the easy bit....getting the old headers and downpipe off.....thats the hard part! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldskoolkool 0 Posted December 29, 2008 cheers yeh im going to go stealing for heat wrap at work and then wait till the convertion then its much easier lol anyone in lemminton spa passing suffolk this week ???? anyone? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
