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Old 03-02-2016, 11:18 AM
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As title... who is still doing this ??

Is tone still doing this ??
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Old 03-02-2016, 11:52 AM
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I think Alyn can supply 'Harvey' Headers as well as up-pipes, not heard much from Tone recently so don't know if he's still doing it.
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Old 03-02-2016, 12:30 PM
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They aren't that difficult to port yourself if you have some tools and a bit of time
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Old 03-02-2016, 01:23 PM
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Drill and a carbide metal muncher from eBay. ....sorted.
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Looks like ill have a go at this my self
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Drill and a carbide metal muncher from eBay. ....sorted.
Do you mean a mill cutter.. looks like a drill bit ?
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Old 03-02-2016, 03:25 PM
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http://mdm.boschwebservices.com/file...0r19775v15.jpg

this sort of thing
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Did mine on the bug, easy job. Use the old gasket as a template of sorts to match everything up.
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Carbide Die Grinder is the official name.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5pcs-12mmX...4AAOSwDNdV5Xs8

The one I used was called a metal muncher and looks similar to the one on the far right of that ebay advert.
I then used a fine pointed one to finish. But 95% of the work was done my the muncher.

I was very surprised at how quick it removed material compared to the B&Q regular steel one I tried beforehand
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Carbide Die Grinder is the official name.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5pcs-12mmX...4AAOSwDNdV5Xs8

The one I used was called a metal muncher and looks similar to the one on the far right of that ebay advert.
I then used a fine pointed one to finish. But 95% of the work was done my the muncher.

I was very surprised at how quick it removed material compared to the B&Q regular steel one I tried beforehand

Very tempted to give this a go with my spare manifold from the old car, never thought about the DIY approach, just need to buy some tools and wrestle the manifold from the engine.
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Carbide Die Grinder is the official name.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5pcs-12mmX...4AAOSwDNdV5Xs8

The one I used was called a metal muncher and looks similar to the one on the far right of that ebay advert.
I then used a fine pointed one to finish. But 95% of the work was done my the muncher.

I was very surprised at how quick it removed material compared to the B&Q regular steel one I tried beforehand

Which one is the fine point one ?
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Did mine on the bug, easy job. Use the old gasket as a template of sorts to match everything up.
Whats the idea behind using the gaskets as a template ?
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Playing with the new car already lol
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Playing with the new car already lol

You know what its like mate
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Whats the idea behind using the gaskets as a template ?
The gasket determines where you need to port the headers,

You will find the bore in the headers is smaller than it needs to be when you compare it to bore hole in the gasket.

(I think this is correct)
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Alyn can supply ported headers and Harvey up-pipes
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Alyn can supply ported headers and Harvey up-pipes
Who is alyn ?
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Who is alyn ?
The one and only Alyn at AS Performance Russ
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