I might make one for myself (and others if wanted) that I can epoxy my stock tube onto after I cut off the flange. I think I only have one bolt holding it on at the moment because one of the lower ears broke off.Very cool work here. For the record, I just cut down the TIP and used a silicone coupler direct to the turbo inlet, and have had no issues with that setup.
Are you using a new o-ring? I almost need to fight the OE part going on, with a new one.It's just a little too loose for my liking, but the O-ring still creates a proper seal.
I was just telling somebody else I'm sure I could make a whole valve cover, it would just be super expensive. Probably on the order of $400-$600 depending on how much material is. Not as much as a billet cover for a 24 valve Cummins though.I want a whole billet valve cover and PCV upgrade system… the stock stuff is just china crap nowadays and leaks.
No, I'm still fitting it with the old one. I need to order some new ones or figure out what size it's supposed to be.Are you using a new o-ring? I almost need to fight the OE part going on, with a new one.
-Todd
I mean, you're right - it doesn't mean anything special. What it DOES refer to is a solid "billet" of material that gets fully machined or worked into the end product, as opposed to be a casting, stamping, or forging. There are probably people who don't know what it means as a technical term, but the word "billet" as I previously used it was applied correctly.“Billet” is such an overused word, most people don’t even know it refers to a shape of regular old barstock, not a specific material. It means nothing special.
Yeah I didn’t take issue with your use, I mean in general when you’re looking through ads etc and it’s added like a sales gimmick. I’m a machinist as well.I mean, you're right - it doesn't mean anything special. What it DOES refer to is a solid "billet" of material that gets fully machined or worked into the end product, as opposed to be a casting, stamping, or forging. There are probably people who don't know what it means as a technical term, but the word "billet" as I previously used it was applied correctly.
bingo...but I'd buy one.Looks good. I don’t need one, but I’d make both ears the same thicker thickness.
Looks good. I don’t need one, but I’d make both ears the same thicker thickness.
Ok, let me qualify this decision a little bit. As it currently stands there are only two simple machine setups - a solid block in the mill where I cut everything facing the turbo inlet, and a simple lathe operation to cut and bore the other side. In order to make both ears the same thickness I'd need a third setup with a special fixture to hold a round part and make sure it's rotated correctly. This could certainly be done, but it would add time (and therefore cost) to the end product, when it's really nothing more than a cosmetic difference for all intents and purposes.bingo...but I'd buy one.
Yes, I'm definitely planning on selling them with the oring and bolts! (Just like the coolant flanges and CCV plates) I just have to finish a good sample so I can measure for bolt length, and also measure a new oring so I can order a pack of 50 or so. Todd has offered to mail me a new one so I can do just that.Just my 2cents but you may sell more if you can provide new bolts and the o-ring. You could buy a few in mass since you know the exact sizing. I no longer have those parts from my old setup. Should have saved them but I tossed them with the broken piece.
I'd be willing to a pay a bit more for that since I am lazy AF and I hate buying things only for them not to fit right.
Well, if I did the two setup method then there would be no reason to do anything else.Just a thought, can you make both ears the same thickness by offsetting one and still do the 2 setup method? Then, a simple round spacer drilled for the bolt behind the one ear to make things line up to the turbo threaded bolt standoffs.
The bracket for the ALH pump could be sectioned and bolted together as 3 separate pieces.So the next question is, who is going to make a mandrel bent aluminum tube that fits the stock airbox hose and mounts nicely so we can have a full featured product?
off topic, but some of the discontinued parts for the 1Z/AHU may be helpful to explore producing aftermarket. Or you could make an ALH pump bracket conversion kit… cuz I would love that.
I mean that would be pretty awesome i guess. could be a few takers for such a thing. I plan to take care of my car for as long as I can. only thing preventing me from doing that is parts availabilitySo the next question is, who is going to make a mandrel bent aluminum tube that fits the stock airbox hose and mounts nicely so we can have a full featured product?
Did you ever have any luck installing the flange?Got my Christmas present today!
Thank you so much! Love it.
Not yet. I am rebuilding an engine for my new to me TDI Passat and the plan is to use it on that. Want to make an all aluminum pipe to get rid of all the plastic on the turbo inlet pipe. Have to get some material and fire up my tig.Did you ever have any luck installing the flange?