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CTD-FAB

09-02-2010, 06:04 PM

Well since i hear "Have you seen my fab thread!" about 32.5 times a day i thought i might just counter with my own.

My name is Vince and i like metal.

I started out as a head fabricator at Chassis Tech in Mesa, there i learned how to MIG, manage a group of welders, fabricate and prototype all kinds of lift suspensions lowering suspensions and airbag suspension, bend tubing, and adhere to a lean production schedule. My next job was offered to me by my brother, Javier, to start designing and prototyping turbo manifolds for a company called Full Race. After that I started doing the same thing at a company called AFI, Arizona Forced Induction. About 6 months ago I rented out my own fabrication shop and filled it with all kinds of goodies. My shop was meant to aid me in mainly finishing my numerous projects but is starting to evolve into a real life fabrication shop entity. Now I am on my own and looking it right in the face.

I have made all kinds of things from NSX turbo kits to stainless steel roses and aluminum mermaids and everything in between. I have designed unthinkable amounts of turbo manifolds, many of which have been on the fastest cars in their fields.

One thing that stands out is that no matter what, you aren't the best and that means you have to try harder. Someone somewhere out there is putting up a challenge. I have been amazingly lucky to work side by side with some of the very best fabricators and welders I have ever seen. They keep me honest and keep the pressure on to become better.

Now on to the projects that have lit my fire over the years ------->

CTD-FAB

09-02-2010, 06:22 PM

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CTD-FAB

09-02-2010, 06:24 PM

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TOP SECRET UBER 5

CTD-FAB

09-02-2010, 06:32 PM

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/SsVHf5QehcI/AAAAAAAAAF0/zePcNJ_sueQ/s512/DSC01139.JPG
RIP Kotter

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/SsVHaj3OipI/AAAAAAAAAFY/DHT0UuFw37U/s512/3-2-08%20645.jpg
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all_motor_mike

09-02-2010, 06:45 PM

This is gonna be good. Another fab thread, whoosh!

lol! ur a trend setter aaron. CTD who do u have working with u?

mike

CTD-FAB

09-02-2010, 07:01 PM

Aaron and Cj up at AFI

I don't know what those lazy bastard welders would do without me :p

This was fun, FXMD.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs238.snc3/22572_1300678911949_1079716021_904814_8246806_n.jp g

The great Garcia
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs298.ash1/22572_1300687832172_1079716021_904901_2945678_n.jp g

Sexy Mig
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs164.snc3/19152_1267055031373_1079716021_812030_594777_n.jpg

AFFIRace

09-02-2010, 10:29 PM

lol! ur a trend setter aaron. CTD who do u have working with u?

mike
mike:hi:
This guy is totally legit. I've been lucky to have met this crazy sonuvagun and see what he is capable, first hand.

all_motor_mike

09-02-2010, 11:11 PM

oh i had no doubts in him i just was wondering who he was referring to when he said "two of the very best welders I have ever seen" i thought there was somebody better than u lol! ive never met cj but is he the one who filled andy's position?

mike

honduh_head

09-07-2010, 05:06 PM

i feel privileged to be able to work with all three of these jackasses.

:)

honduh_head

09-15-2010, 06:40 AM

hai can i haz moar piks plz?

PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL

09-18-2010, 10:28 PM

When did you work at chassie tech. Also sent a pm

AFFIRace

09-18-2010, 11:10 PM

Chassis tech, haha. I hated that place. I used to see CTD walking around before I met him

CTD-FAB

10-04-2010, 11:59 PM

Damn Chassis Tech.

I dont even remember the date. Early 2000s i think, Jake ran the machine shop, Lalo did the cad and drawing. I taught some kid from Wyotech how to fab in real life pretty much, haha.

ahhh memories

CTD-FAB

10-05-2010, 12:07 AM

AFI S2K

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs305.ash2/58572_1494392194660_1079716021_1406829_5050636_n.j pg

I designed and fit the manifold
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Another one of my designs, the bevo. B series engine with Evo 8/9 twinscroll turbo, fully stock radiators compatible and AC compatible. B or D series configuration. Supercharger like torque!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs709.snc4/62902_1506065046474_1079716021_1434870_2896472_n.j pg

My K series topmount design. This is pictured next to a 57 trim that should hit around 350-400 on my stock k20a3. No need to reroute any line or wiring harnesses, fits EP3, RSX, and TSX chassis no problem.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs619.snc4/57968_1507252796167_1079716021_1438972_4051768_n.j pg

The right arm done for another robot work. This one has quite a bit more detail.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs362.ash2/64076_1522875706730_1079716021_1470706_6229168_n.j pg

CTD-FAB

10-05-2010, 12:24 AM

Sr20 T3 collector, it'll work
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TKrXS5muEEI/AAAAAAAAAO0/oi8J5KapnEA/s640/IMG_20101004_205606.jpg

T3 collector came out really well for a new cut jig.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TKrYsq5BRnI/AAAAAAAAAPM/H3RrJ1si1LU/s640/IMG_20101004_191030.jpg

Everyone loves JDM, when its done right
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TKrZ5_e46_I/AAAAAAAAAPY/LTRcNiSY_-8/s640/IMG_20101002_013827.jpg

This is a prototype i just started. Evo 8/9 turbo on SR20 Front wheel drive. Fully AC and stock radiator compatible. Should feel amazing on the street!!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TKrdRX61MuI/AAAAAAAAAQY/REe2dPd5oAU/s640/IMG_20101001_231001.jpg

all_motor_mike

10-05-2010, 12:34 PM

im confused, so do u work at afi or no?

mike

stockNess Monster

10-05-2010, 12:37 PM

god i wish i was able to do this shit..... good looking work guys..

honduh_head

10-05-2010, 04:43 PM

im confused, so do u work at afi or no?

mike

M-Thurs yes he does

all_motor_mike

10-06-2010, 12:44 AM

ok

mike

CTD-FAB

10-06-2010, 01:11 AM

Yup, i do currently design, prototype and fit all the manifolds and tubing at AFI. All the non-AFI stuff i do out of my own shop in tempe. I buy all my flanges from AFI because of the quality and the owner and I get along. I don't make the things AFI makes and I really like the custom one off and "beyond fabrication" type of jobs.

All weeknights and friday-sunday are open shop time. Right now I'm messing with high speed pulse 100-250pps with some cool results on my Dynasty 200Dx.

all_motor_mike

10-07-2010, 07:21 PM

i wanted a dynasty but ended up getting an invertec....... whats the deal with the high speed pulsing? in know the dynasty has more frequency adjustability then the invertec which is good for thin aluminum but ive turned mine up to 135 (max is 150) and it seems to do fine, im wondering what turning it up to 250 on a dynasty would do.

mike

CTD-FAB

10-08-2010, 02:52 PM

A Dynasty is money....i really mean $$$$. I think i have almost $4000 into my setup but you just cant beat the adjust ability and portability . To be honest I haven't even started to scratch the surface of what my machine can do with aluminum and the different waves plus hz. I have been doing mostly sch40 stainless manifold stuff and messing with high PPS. It adds a different degree of control and minimizes heat input while allowing faster movement and better penny. Currently I'm running 160 Peak amps, 250 Pulse Frequency, 40% Peak time and 25% background amps.

You can come down to my shop sometime and fire it up for some aluminum if you want. Just be careful not to like it too much, haha

CTD-FAB

10-08-2010, 02:55 PM

double

all_motor_mike

10-10-2010, 12:34 PM

holy fucking shit high speed pulsing is amazing, now i know how everyone gets those perfect welds without over heating the metal. i just happened to be welding some stainless mufflers yesterday when i though i would see what my machine could do. i now love it even more. if u wouldn't have mentioned that i may have never messed with it like i did yesterday. so thank u sir.

mike

Ek-9

10-10-2010, 02:20 PM

Man seein all these dime / penny welds is inspiring!

Both you guys do amazing work with metal.

Keep up the good work. It welds and metal work like this that helps the industry grow.

javierb14

10-11-2010, 07:20 PM

those collectors look familiar ;)

AFFIRace

10-11-2010, 08:12 PM

Your name looks familiar!:hi:

I Hate Import Cars

10-12-2010, 05:09 PM

goslonomo

10-12-2010, 05:34 PM

DANG nice work man, when I need some I will come banging on your door

CTD-FAB

10-13-2010, 12:12 AM

Thanks. I used to work Kotter at full race when he was the robot operator and I managed the backshop and designed manifolds. That memorial piece was designed after a sketch he had on the last page of his notepad. We had talked quite a few times about his work as a lineman and I knew it was a big part of who he was. The base was made hollow so that everyone could write a last thought. Big thanks to Joey, CJ, and Nick for the help.

I know he would have loved it.
RIP Kotter

CTD-FAB

10-13-2010, 10:53 AM

DANG nice work man, when I need some I will come banging on your door

Thanks ,I'm down to make just about anything. Pm me when your ready.

Mike- high pps is really fun to play with, now I want to try it on thinwall. You gonna post up some pix?

all_motor_mike

10-13-2010, 11:02 AM

Thanks ,I'm down to make just about anything. Pm me when your ready.

Mike- high pps is really fun to play with, now I want to try it on thinwall. You gonna post up some pix?

i dont like posting pix in other guys threads, thats not saying that i havent or wont but this is ur fab thread and i dont want to post in here as its may seem like im trying to show off my work in ur thread. ill put some in mine though. i was actually doing the high speed with 16 gage and man its tits!

mike

CTD-FAB

12-06-2010, 09:38 PM

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2869781

KOOCHYOLOGIST

12-06-2010, 10:59 PM

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2869781
:tits:

CTD-FAB

03-28-2011, 02:13 PM

Sneak peak of what ive been getting my hands into

stay tuned

RICK's-TOWING

03-30-2011, 07:10 PM

Vince is the man! We need another camping trip!

CTD-FAB

04-07-2011, 11:17 AM

Vince is the man! We need another camping trip!

fo sho. Maybe this time a boat....and less logs to not fall over

Lancia Scorpion, this thing is gonna be a baaaad maamma jamma

Light, mid engine, RWD, 250 whp goal, CTD manifold, water to air IC

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZouT2ElEEI/AAAAAAAACEE/MyfzsTTsh5s/s640/IMAG0827.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZouVjdX-II/AAAAAAAACEE/vZezApF8ACY/s640/IMAG0829.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZouWKedRmI/AAAAAAAACEE/bF1DasFXJqs/s640/IMAG0830.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZouFsYaReI/AAAAAAAACEE/rRODrfl58n4/s640/IMAG0807.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZouDuxDVEI/AAAAAAAACEE/cLxny73xXVc/s640/IMAG0804.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZoufZU_RzI/AAAAAAAACEE/chs7mBZJfD4/s640/IMAG0841.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZot_Egk0mI/AAAAAAAACEE/kFrxwzYQ82k/s512/IMAG0800.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZouYGxXY0I/AAAAAAAACEE/t7uTaqiODNQ/s640/IMAG0834.jpg

Also made my first custom fuel rail for the lil beast

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TZ3_ZklpggI/AAAAAAAACQc/prPwgpGFSjg/s640/IMAG0851.jpg

CTD-FAB

04-10-2011, 11:56 PM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/215247_1806759563649_1079716021_1949821_1516668_n. jpg

Shoulda bumped the postflow up a second, shits weak

honduh_head

04-11-2011, 06:17 PM

its an even bead though... can't ask for much better

CTD-FAB

04-13-2011, 01:36 AM

Divided Ram-Horn

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TaVeBbNPryI/AAAAAAAACQ8/5ih6-rSG1WI/s640/IMAG1079.jpg

CTD-FAB

04-13-2011, 01:41 AM

Got bored so i decided to turbo my k20...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TaVeLGwZu2I/AAAAAAAACRU/_jcbEMZwZEY/s640/IMAG1085.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TaVezVBSLYI/AAAAAAAACSM/be-bvz64V_Q/s640/IMAG1096.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TaVfPlBFVOI/AAAAAAAACTM/QIqTFGg9XME/s640/IMAG1105.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TaVfyqBbmtI/AAAAAAAACT8/3WjR9mJ7SOs/s512/IMAG1114.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TaVf2XQYffI/AAAAAAAACUI/ANSXHIzdc5I/s512/IMAG1118.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TaVf_a0dkvI/AAAAAAAACUY/kGmb5yhOKPw/s640/IMAG1121.jpg

Hood exit exhaust and dump, Water to air intercooler planned

CTD-FAB

04-13-2011, 01:45 AM

OHHohOHoooo

Also started on custom 4-2-1 stainless header and custom Intake for a Prius. These are the stock parts, flanges are CAD'd and sent off to the waterjet man

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TaVeouGDlnI/AAAAAAAACR4/AOFZhQ0KoaM/s640/IMAG1091.jpg

honduh_head

04-13-2011, 06:57 AM

OHHohOHoooo

Also started on custom 4-2-1 stainless header and custom Intake for a Prius. These are the stock parts, flanges are CAD'd and sent off to the waterjet man

tree huggers all around the world just hung themselves. and i thank you.

that one guy

04-13-2011, 08:18 AM

Aftermarket exhaust system for a prius now thats ironic. You do some nice work!

CTD-FAB

04-13-2011, 10:04 AM

pfff good luck getting 400+ hp out of one of those turbos.

tree huggers all around the world just hung themselves. and i thank you.

The kit is mainly for stock engine guys that want a quick reliable 300 whp. Evo guys gets upwards of 385 whp on them and with the plethora of aftermarket upgrades (including a 35r GT-X) I'm sure i can make just about anyone happy. Twinscroll + 600whp + AC is now possible.

Aftermarket exhaust system for a prius now thats ironic. You do some nice work!

Lol, thanks. In theory a well designed header and intake should increase the overall fuel economy. I plan on doing a full sporty exhaust with high flow cat also. Just because you have a Prius doesnt mean you have to roll stock, I like giving people options.

While I have the car apart I might or might not be mocking up a turbo manifold......:drive:

CTD-FAB

04-13-2011, 03:30 PM

Evo guys are putting down 385whp on mustang dyno with awd drivetrain losses and logs manifolds.

Here is a dyno of two Jeff Evans tuned stock GSR with evo9 turbo on just the gate (12psi) set-up overlayed with a 85x89mm b-series with a LHT intercooled JRSC at 9psi. The solid line is the turbo car and i don't have even any idea what that evo manifold looked like. Mine is designed with tried and true tested math and experience.

You simply cannot beat this kind of powerband with the combined simplicity and reliability with low cost...AND AC powersteering AND full length radiator compatibility WITH a 3 inch downpipe.

There are quite a few Evo turbo aftermarket options also that are a DIRECT bolt in that would use the same intake, charge pipe, exhaust, oil/coolant lines. Sure they may cost a bit more than your average turbo but keep in mind you have a divided setup without the need to buy and plumb two wastegates and fabricate two dumptubes. No dumptubes means no dumptubes breaking and now some roadracing classes require recirc which is stock on evo turbos. Some options are

Evo 8 9.0
Evo 8 9.8
Evo 8 10.5
Evo 9 10.5
Evo 6.5 RS TME (Anti-lag ok + titanium wheel)
CBRD BBK Lite
CBRD BBK full
FP Evo White
FP Evo Green with HTA billet wheel
FP Evo Red with HTA billet wheel
FP Evo Black with HTA billet wheel
ATP Garrett GT-X 3071
ATP Garrett GT-X 3076
ATP Garrett GT-X 3582

From $200 to $2000, from 200whp to 600+whp

Whatever you want, D series, B series, K series, Sr20, no worries, I got you covered:drive:

CTD-FAB

04-13-2011, 03:39 PM

F*** 400 hp. That stock GSR has 225ftlbs at 4000 rpm!

WINNER!!!

For comparison here is a full race stage 2 GT kit on a B18. This kit comes with a $5000+ price tag and an run of the mill ramhorn manifold.

What would you rather drive? And What would you do with the thousands of dollars saved over buying the full race kit?

PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL

04-13-2011, 04:13 PM

How much for one of you evo set ups for a B.

CTD-FAB

04-13-2011, 04:58 PM

How much for one of you evo set ups for a B.

Well since I'm not a vendor yet, hint hint Brad. I cant be going around talking about prices and such. I do though have one complete that I was gonna throw in the forced induction classified.

Brad - re posted graphs bra

PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL

04-13-2011, 05:15 PM

Well since I'm not a vendor yet, hint hint Brad. I cant be going around talking about prices and such. I do though have one complete that I was gonna throw in the forced induction classified.

Brad - re posted graphs bra

Lol oh so true, but was just wondering, im starting to get ready to do my turbo build.

CTD-FAB

04-13-2011, 05:25 PM

Heres some food for thought. Stock Evo, stock engine, stock turbo, stock log manifold, E85, boost was dropping partly because he still has the stock actuator and not an upgraded one.

http://64.19.142.12/i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/rsmotors/04-02-2010045008PM.jpg

440 AWTQ, 401 AWHP on a mustang dyno

honduh_head

04-14-2011, 07:00 AM

Well since I'm not a vendor yet, hint hint Brad. I cant be going around talking about prices and such. I do though have one complete that I was gonna throw in the forced induction classified.

Brad - re posted graphs bra

i put up a thread in the mod section... its out of my hands now

CTD-FAB

04-14-2011, 07:45 AM

i put up a thread in the mod section... its out of my hands now

Thanks Brad, I just want to be able to contribute as much as I can to the local Honda community :)

ya, 30 psi, 2.0 liter motor. trying to compare that to hondas is crazy.

put one of your manifolds on a honda (YOUR manifolds, not someone else's dyno graph) with a stock evo turbo, push 30 psi and you're going to be surprised at what it won't do.

btw this convo only started because you said your ramhorn is the only one that doesn't suck... so ya you asked for it.

Hey I'm just showing you what the turbo can do. Sure the evo engine is a different beast but Honda heads sure flow. All the setups Ive built have never had the boost turned up past the gate (11-12 psi), this is enough to make 220+ on a stock 1.5 and 285+ on a stock GSR. Gimme a built b18 on E85 and I'll take a crack at 400whp. Even if it doesn't quite get there the Evo9 turbos (bigger compressor housing) only cost $400-500 and what the dynos wont tell you is the transient response.

Divided > Open turbo any day unless your after peak numbers only and into drag racing. Me...i'm into area under the curve because that directly relates to fun time

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TacFrdiMxGI/AAAAAAAACWs/1oal1zA0mOQ/s512/IMAG1124.jpg

Turbo porn for the day:biggrin:

This setup will be dyno'd back to back with my EvoX turbo K series prototype to show the naysayers out there what OEM divideds can do. Due to the internal gates creep should not be an issue as it is with almost every other K turbo kit.

CTD-FAB

04-14-2011, 07:55 AM

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2198045

Here is the original B-EVO thread from back in the day when I developed the setup @ Full Race. Jeff Evans (Evans tuning) has quite a few good things to say about this little killer.

"I really dont know about the evo 8 turbo, but the evo 9 turbo really impressed me. It spooled faster than other gt28rs's that i have tuned on hondas, and made power past 8k (flat torque curve). It can make more power than the gt28rs as well. " -Jeff Evans-

CTD-FAB

04-14-2011, 08:04 AM

Another Stock B18, 20 PSI on pump

Look at this SICK powerband!!! I want to see Garcia's dyno with his 57trim compared to this, lol

http://64.19.142.12/s3.postimage.org/2h2mqidsl7/dunoday1_20_08010.jpg

(modified ebay tubular manifold, not mine)

TypeREgg

04-14-2011, 10:15 AM

Vince is a good guy n his work looks awsome not to mention he takes all things into consideration when building ur setup

CTD-FAB

04-21-2011, 10:12 AM

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216270_1828584789266_1079716021_1975959_8140005_n. jpg

Taking FWD SR-20s to the next level.

Manifold 90% completed, will be bolted on and dyno'd soon. Still need to fabricate 3" downpipe and Open dumptube.

CTD-FAB

04-21-2011, 10:16 AM

whats that gonna prove? completely different power bands and different boost levels. do them both at 20 psi and see what happens

It would prove plenty my friend. They are completely different turbos but I can guarantee the absolute best and most cost effective powerband for 300hp :biggrin:

divided > open

CTD-FAB

04-21-2011, 11:58 AM

STOCK B18 with arps and cams, 200k miles on it, he ran 11.4s with it on 18psi

That was with the modified ebay manifold. Now add in my better placement (AC yeah) and superior runner and collector geometry with thick sch40 stainless steel.

This guy's sub-par setup make really nice USABLE street power. My kit would only have better results at those boost levels.

CTD-FAB

04-21-2011, 12:17 PM

Awwwwwww

looks what UPS dropped off today. 500hp Bell Air to Water core :drive:

Our in house mechanical engineer is going to be doing a CFD analysis on the core to find the optimum end tank design for the most efficient use of the core's potential. Will post up results when we get them.

So Far total charge piping will be right around 2 feet including the A/W core.

CTD-FAB

04-22-2011, 03:44 PM

I might be able to get dyno graphs of the other three setups with my manifolds on them but Locash clears his system every 6 months.

Yes, IMO a divided ramhorn is the only ramhorn that doesn't make me hate life when I build it. Do you know how long ive been in the manifold game and how many regular T3 ramhorns Ive built..... hundreds upon hundreds. Its always the same boring mindless monkey tacking work. I'm about doing different things, putting a new edge on, going at things with a different angle.

Anyone and their blind grandma can build a regular ramhorn and make it look good. This is why they don't interest me. Please don't take these comments as AFI's ramhorn suck, its quite the opposite, for the price you can't beat the quality. I send people that want ramhorns to you guys.

Boppers

04-22-2011, 08:57 PM

Only mindless monkeys complain about ramhorns

CTD-FAB

04-22-2011, 11:03 PM

Boppers

This is for you

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TTEOBpypwRI/AAAAAAAABho/Tsap2o4lWck/s640/IMAG0376.jpg

Maybe...just maybe if your good. I'll tell you a story about a magic rock

Boppers

04-23-2011, 09:20 AM

oh please do

all_motor_mike

04-23-2011, 12:37 PM

im starting to get the idea that some people arent big fans of u vince.......elaborate please.

mike

Boppers

04-23-2011, 01:12 PM

there's no graph dude. use photobucket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

:biggrin:

CTD-FAB

04-23-2011, 01:44 PM

there's no graph dude. use photobucket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

Fixed, i also had the graph up on the previous page.

im starting to get the idea that some people arent big fans of u vince.......elaborate please.

mike

All ive ever wanted to do was make stuff different from everyone else, make stuff I would be happy and proud of to put on my own car and get a little credit for. I was tired of being behind the scenes all the time.

All is fair in Fabrication and War. I will never stop trying to do the best I can. I strongly and truly believe competition breeds excellence. Guys out there like Aaron (G-Fab), Collin (Toxic) and Chris (9Bells) continue to raise the bar, I'm just trying to do my part.

When you're the first person whose beliefs are different from what everyone else believes, you're basically saying, "I'm right, and everyone else is wrong." That's a very unpleasant position to be in. It's at once exhilarating and at the same time an invitation to be attacked.
Larry Ellison - Innovation

CTD-FAB

04-23-2011, 02:31 PM

Sorry about the confusion , on page two I posted up two separate honda-evo turbo graphs. One Jeff Evans tuned and the second one with the picture and graph at 20psi. The 327hp dyno was made with a modified ebay manifold, not one of my design. My design has much better placement, and runner/collector geometry.

I never said anything about a specific companies ramhorn, they are all pretty much the same, AFI/Full Race/whoever, minus small manufacturing techniques and welding quality.

The Evolved (http://ctdfab.com/?p=601)

"This line of manifolds was designed for the customer who wants a good street kit that makes good street power….and has a street budget. We utilize OEM Twinscroll Evolution 8/9 turbos because of their efficiency in cost, response, power and most of all reliability. Similar to some of the new bigger Borg Warner EFR turbos these are also divided yet internally waste gated. This lets the customer have a twinscroll setup yet not have to worry about the hassles of buying and installing two wastegates and dumptubes.

Shown here are two manifolds in the current line. Both are professionally designed and fabricated with the highest quality materials and processes. They consist of fully CNC cold rolled steel flanges machined flat and connected with brushed stainless steel 304L schedule 40 elbows. Everything is melted together with an in house Miller Dynasty 200Dx with high pps capability and fully backpurged for the strongest possible weld."

-True Twinscroll OEM Turbo
-Professionally designed and fabricated stainless manifold
-AC compatible
-Powersteering compatible
-Full Length Radiator compatible
-Best transient response and area under the curve
-Manifold AND Turbo for under $1000.00

ICD

04-23-2011, 02:35 PM

Here we go.

This thread should turn out interesting.

Btw how much to make some of those flowers on your site

CTD-FAB

04-23-2011, 02:57 PM

Here we go.

This thread should turn out interesting.

Btw how much to make some of those flowers on your site

Hopefully the interest stems from the fabrication and not any kind of drama.

For the flowers it depends on what style you are interested in. Ive made roses, lilies, star gazers, tulips. Roses go for $75.00 each and are made of TIG'd stainless with candy paint and clearcoated. As with anything, with quantity price goes down. A dozen roses goes for $480.00.

Lemme know.

CTD-FAB

04-23-2011, 06:42 PM

You take some great pictures Brad!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5449795698_c169df3c3b_z.jpg

One more of my designs....Evo love :bigsmile:

Oh, and the those pix of my RB25/26 design came out really good!!! Someday I would like to learn that skill.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5021/5647552780_9ddecc9a20_z.jpg

CTD-FAB

04-23-2011, 08:18 PM

Forward Facing Turbo...1993 Mercury Tracer Wagon

For more pictures please visit our FaceBook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/CTD-Fabrication/211261412223423#!/media/set/fbx/?set=a.220221277994103.70959.211261412223423)

If ever there was a build that needed some sweet magic rock power it was definitely this one.

I would like to tell you a story about a friend of mine and his car. There it was…a green 1993 Mercury Tracer Wagon. My friend need a custom manifold solution to finish an upgrade to the power train, a JDM turbo GTX with 5 speed swap. The car previously dyno’d at around 160whp with the stock OEM turbo setup but the goals this time around were much higher….300hp.

I took this odd project with a smile and a hunch I might even have a little fun while doing it. My friend told me what he wanted and his budget to play with. Due to lack of funds I did not have the option of remounting his intercooler.

Creative Freedom

Specs -
jdm turbo 1.8
CTD Turbo Manifold
CTD hot pipe
CTD downpipe
TurboSmart Comp 40mm
Garrett 50trim

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222790_220221837994047_211261412223423_1021165_302 2819_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/222096_220221847994046_211261412223423_1021166_355 5180_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221617_220221434660754_211261412223423_1021147_325 5867_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/216157_220221551327409_211261412223423_1021153_753 2901_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221822_220221324660765_211261412223423_1021142_837 1668_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/224656_220221467994084_211261412223423_1021149_777 6641_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225192_220221824660715_211261412223423_1021163_312 6147_n.jpg

Not too shabby Eh. Project turn around time start to finish was exactly one week and I was able to come in under budget! This was partly because of my creative use of traditional Japanese tube bending techniques :biggrin: The fuel and spark are controlled via Mega-squirt and it made pretty good power up to the point the tuner ran out injector. I believe he told me his best time at the track was 14.0 @ 106 mph with a really bad 60 foot.

CTD-FAB

04-24-2011, 01:39 AM

Brad, do you mind if I post some pictures up of the manifolds I designed when I worked at AFI?

honduh_head

04-24-2011, 10:07 AM

Brad, do you mind if I post some pictures up of the manifolds I designed when I worked at AFI?

Yes you may, sir :)

CTD-FAB

04-24-2011, 10:51 AM

Look Mom, we are using math:biggrin:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/221768_1341913243422_1698953070_574986_4888531_n.j pg

Plus some other random fab

CTD-FAB

04-24-2011, 11:12 AM

-MIG Blasting

-Dual Recirc AFI divided bottom mount AKA The Cactus pipe

-Divided T4 S2k Race Topmount designed

-Divided T4 Vw Vr6 Topmount designed

all_motor_mike

04-24-2011, 11:15 AM

very nice vince and yeah collin and bells are very good also. collins been giving me some tips so as soon as i get some more stainless work ill give them a try.

mike

honduh_head

04-24-2011, 12:34 PM

Can I make some comments about that s2k topmount?

CTD-FAB

04-24-2011, 12:57 PM

Can I make some comments about that s2k topmount?

Sure! It was designed to keep heat away from the shock tower and only for a hood/fender exit exhaust, race only. I was able to use low angle 4" merge collectors and keep runner geometry in check (equal pressure drops per runner).

Personally I like the AFI Forward Facing S2k manifold better. However the S2k race car had issues with heat effecting the passenger side shock dampening.

honduh_head

04-25-2011, 06:25 AM

mmmmmm nvm come see me at the shop, i don't want to talk about it here.

taggart_lumpy

04-25-2011, 09:14 AM

:crazy:

luvu vince

DarkAngel

04-29-2011, 11:37 PM

Dang, great work here. Wish I had the cash to let you design me an exhaust manifold for my Mazdaspeed Protege. Wish you were closer. I am almost done with her. Just need to put the forged parts in and all together so she doesn't go boom as the previous owner did. I can't wait to finish her up. Aiming for at least 250-260 HP when I have everything dialed in.

Anyways great work. I know there are many people on Mazdas247 always looking for a great manifold to run.

CTD-FAB

05-03-2011, 12:08 AM

:crazy:

luvu vince

Ditto Josh :wave1:

Dang, great work here. Wish I had the cash to let you design me an exhaust manifold for my Mazdaspeed Protege. Wish you were closer. I am almost done with her. Just need to put the forged parts in and all together so she doesn't go boom as the previous owner did. I can't wait to finish her up. Aiming for at least 250-260 HP when I have everything dialed in.

Anyways great work. I know there are many people on Mazdas247 always looking for a great manifold to run.

Thanks! What year Protege? I would love to branch out to different platforms! As far as traveling goes Ive made a few 1000+ mile trips with all my equipment and its all 110volt compatible, even my TIG. If I can get a couple guaranteed manifold sales I wouldn't mind giving you a really nice discount. And as far as prices go my T3 single gate manifolds go for $650.

I'll check out that forum tonight, thanks for the heads up!

CTD-FAB

05-03-2011, 01:12 AM

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TbvWaXL4RRI/AAAAAAAACgg/YdNaOL4WQXk/s640/DSC02777.JPG

CTD-FAB

05-03-2011, 01:50 AM

One of my favorite pictures lately

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TbvYT6RCZsI/AAAAAAAAClM/t7dPxkil2L8/s640/DSC02753.JPG

honduh_head

05-05-2011, 02:58 PM

i'm diggin the jdm bends.

CTD-FAB

05-05-2011, 03:29 PM

Thanks! It was just one of those for fun things. Actually a guy round here saw it an now wants all jdm'd stainless charge piping. Gonna be tough to still make it look good because of the length of the pipes

CTD-FAB

05-05-2011, 05:08 PM

Aluminum trim plate with a Tig'd logo

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_9c_-MTBuCFU/TcM5Dm2RdOI/AAAAAAAACp4/Xf9CXtDad0I/s640/DSC02815.JPG

I will be offering these for custom applications CAD drawn or CAD and cut out. Any shape, any size, any material. Just provide a good rubbing of the hood and exhaust holes.

I Hate Import Cars

05-05-2011, 08:09 PM

CTD-FAB

05-05-2011, 09:47 PM

honduh_head

05-06-2011, 09:52 AM

i like it. no other EP on earth has it.

I Hate Import Cars

05-06-2011, 02:11 PM

That was some damn good eating! Just minutes before I got there some 78 year old man decided to rear end me at a stoplight going 20. I saw him at the last moment in my rear view. He tried to give me $50 and call it even....

Damage wasn't too bad, need a new rear bumper but all the metal parts look to be in good shape. Claim has been sent in and and adjuster is coming out to my shop tomorrow. I gotta say I love State Farm, they have always taken good care of me.

So how did it look in person? I'm not really thrilled with the shape, its a little plain. Going to have my bro cad up some more designs to mess with in the down time.

Ironically I was with my roommate and my fiance and I had just been talking about my turbo build that I'm all bonered out about right now after meeting with Brad earlier that day, and as we pulled up I was just like "Holy shit, look that that hood." My roommate was like "WTF is THAT?!" And all I could say was "dump tube or down tube". It was SEX-E. Balsy and bordering on stupid to run that on a street car given the types of assholes around here who could easily drop something down there and straight into the exhaust housing, but rad none the less.

honduh_head

05-09-2011, 06:55 AM

lol @ Bordering on stupid

CTD-FAB

05-09-2011, 01:12 PM

I agree though. I mean all it would take is one asshole to throw a quarter down that pipe to waste a $600 turbo.

Its parked now, waiting for the adjuster to come check it out.

Boppers

05-14-2011, 03:11 PM

!Just got a dump tube made from this guy! Shit is sick, Welds look amazing, And I was in and out of there in less than an hour. Cant beat that.
Thanks again it feels, looks, sounds perfect.

CTD-FAB

05-16-2011, 02:52 PM

Glad to be of service! I wish all fab jobs were that painless, haha.

CTD-FAB

05-16-2011, 04:01 PM

Keeping stuff cool around the shop

Dual backdoor, 3.5 inch Garrett core

http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02847.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02849.jpg

FC RX-7 custom front mount setup, custom piping and throttle body tube.

http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02894.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02895.jpg

Air to water end tank fabrication. Still need to do a couple mods, need to slant the rear of the tank and design some internal dividers.

http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02860.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02864.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02872.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02886.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02888.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02898.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02899.jpg

Action shots!

http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC02867.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/welding.jpg

Here is a lil pic an artist chica made for me. Pretty sweet if you ask me!!

http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/art-welder.jpg

all_motor_mike

05-16-2011, 06:51 PM

i asked somebody once what ctd stood for and they wouldnt tell me, what they did tell me though was to ask u. so vince, what does it stand for? on, and i like the IC endtanks.

mike

honduh_head

05-18-2011, 07:04 AM

you never asked me...

Agent Smith

05-18-2011, 11:28 AM

love the work and the del sol seat!

all_motor_mike

05-18-2011, 06:17 PM

alright brad, whats it stand for?

mike

CTD-FAB

05-25-2011, 04:05 PM

i asked somebody once what ctd stood for and they wouldn't tell me, what they did tell me though was to ask u. so vince, what does it stand for? on, and i like the IC endtanks.

mike

The big question. Back in the day when I headed a good size fabrication department at Chassis Tech I came to the conclusion I would someday have my own place and needed my own name. This may sound a little funny to some people but I thought about the root of fabrication, stripped everything away until I found a name that described the sheer process.

So you have a bunch of parts out in front of you, need a plan right.
Basically you need to go from point A to point B.
I take all those parts, the dots, and start connecting them.
Make something where there was empty space before.
I connect the dots
CTD

Some of my friends and I come up with different words sometimes.
Create The Dream
Create True Design is good also
Custom Turbo Design is my top runner up

I like the logo, the simplicity and aesthetics. I like the meaning, simple and to the point. From my experience, the most simple solution is usually the best one. Ive been rocking this name for close to 10 years, feels right.

love the work and the del sol seat!

Thanks!. That seat is really comfy, great welding and office chair.

PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL

05-25-2011, 07:13 PM

love the work and the del sol seat!

Lol i never noticed that. How much to do that to 2 of them.

CTD-FAB

05-25-2011, 07:24 PM

Lol i never noticed that. How much to do that to 2 of them.

Depends on how professional you want them to look. If you bring me the roller bottoms and the seats I could probably do it for $50 each. Its a bit of work, weld a couple of cross bars and integrate a heavy duty pan across the bottom on the seat pan for support.

And Mike - thanks for the compliment on the end tanks! They were fun to make, only had to scrap one piece, lol.

PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL

05-25-2011, 07:53 PM

Ill see if i can find sone rollers. And pro. Well as long as they work im happy.

DarkAngel

05-25-2011, 08:39 PM

Haha I like Connect The Dots

CTD-FAB

05-25-2011, 11:33 PM

Online Store and my bro's main site!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check it out

http://turbofx.net/

The CTD B series manifold in the Evolved line

http://turbofx.net/176/the-honda-evolved/

For all you FWD Sr20 Nissan guys - CTD Sr20 manifold in the Evolved line

http://turbofx.net/643/the-sr20-evolved-turbo-manifold/

Cant forget to throw in the K-Kandy

http://turbofx.net/986/special-k-manifold/

Big thanks to Java, your site is looking awesome!

honduh_head

05-26-2011, 03:45 PM

:thumbup:

AFFIRace

05-26-2011, 08:04 PM

CTD; cant touch dis

ICD

05-26-2011, 09:10 PM

CTD; cant touch dis

New company name. Lol

CTD-FAB

05-27-2011, 05:46 PM

CTD; cant touch dis

Shoot, I ain't a playa but i crush alot

honduh_head

05-30-2011, 10:21 AM

CTD; cant touch dis

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/McHammer.gif

CTD-FAB

06-09-2011, 12:18 PM

Heres a project Java designed/fabbed/welded at the shop recently. It came out really good, I was really impressed!

Bluebird/Avenir divorced waste gate w/ screamer pipe is complete!

Stainless steel version, fully TIG welded.

http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SR20-02-HOUSING-05.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SR20-02-HOUSING-06.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SR20-02-HOUSING-04.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SR20-02-HOUSING-07.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SR20-02-HOUSING-01.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SR20-02-HOUSING-02.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SR20-02-HOUSING-03.jpg

CTD-FAB

06-09-2011, 12:29 PM

Also just completed another set of Ferrari F430 Headers and have a couple projects lined up

280z RB swap engine mounts
280z stock turbo engine custom turbo manifolds
RWD Sr20 evo manifold
RWD sr20 downpipe with screamer
Possibly 2 road race open turbo setups converting to CTD twinscroll kits

Also a bunch of little stuff thrown around here and there.

2JZGTE Supra - hidden hot side charge pipe and 4" intake. Should get tuned today, looking for 500+ WHP

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pjBhIBTGL1E/TfEfR9wsTdI/AAAAAAAACsY/SeFYOQSDc7Q/s512/IMAG1317.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-J-s4Jgc84/TfEfSiP3giI/AAAAAAAACsg/uptcYZW7yRs/s640/IMAG1316.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NdwX8QjSU28/TfEfVuJGlDI/AAAAAAAACtI/sqCMT3SqBhw/s640/IMAG1318.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4TuXKAFIDek/TfEfiQ9heKI/AAAAAAAACtE/9Nv0xEtKqi0/s640/IMAG1334.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g8EICXzie0I/TfEfdCmdPiI/AAAAAAAACs4/Ui32pS509-Q/s512/IMAG1329.jpg

CTD-FAB

06-09-2011, 01:07 PM

Some thinwall beads,

1/16th tungsten
308 .045 filler
225 PPS

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4kW26gQBr5E/TfEnzG2K-_I/AAAAAAAACto/LyvbFxatfCs/s512/IMAG1340.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uZDV2W3T3as/TfEn0Q4cWeI/AAAAAAAACts/xmz8CipP9jg/s640/IMAG1336.jpg

all_motor_mike

06-09-2011, 07:46 PM

damn i didnt know ur bro had skills to vince, very nice to the both of u.

mike

honduh_head

06-13-2011, 10:38 AM

i have pics of Javy's old nissan somewhere... had some cool shit on it.

honduh_head

06-13-2011, 10:41 AM

Java Fab:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/Fullracepic10.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/Fullracepic9.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/Fullracepic11.jpg

Mario Andres

06-13-2011, 08:18 PM

Chuck The Duces!!!!

Can't wait to get the Honda Evolved Turbo Manifold on my car :-)

CTD-FAB

06-24-2011, 07:53 PM

Did a bit of fab on a 4x4 Jeep for an AZHT member.

http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02969.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02968.jpg
http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02963.jpg

The extra battery is for running accessories like a mini fridge, compressor, ect. The box was designed to be mounted under the jeep to optimize space. Made specifically for an Optima battery.

taggart_lumpy

06-24-2011, 09:37 PM

That guy needs to pressure wash the underside of his rig

ICD

06-24-2011, 09:43 PM

Now why is the battery on the underside?

PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL

06-25-2011, 11:56 AM

Like the idea but not the location.

dragCartel

06-25-2011, 03:07 PM

Now thats a battery tuck!

CTD-FAB

06-25-2011, 03:41 PM

Now why is the battery on the underside?

Like the idea but not the location.

Do you mind explaining a bit why you choose this battery location Mr Taggart? All in all I think it came out pretty well, there is also a mounting plate on the inside that sandwiches the floor.

AFFIRace

06-26-2011, 09:01 PM

There is definately pros and cons. Problem is, (if you're trying to start a debate over a battery) they are both valid so in this case it really depends on the owner.

CTD-FAB

06-29-2011, 12:21 AM

Vertical flow 500hp intercooler. Now to start piping

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GOnQU9aFVcM/TgrMAP8VuaI/AAAAAAAACuQ/U2z0_dKJ0T8/s576/DSC02974.JPG

CTD-FAB

06-29-2011, 12:34 AM

damn i didnt know ur bro had skills to vince, very nice to the both of u.

mike

Yeah, hes getting back into it. I had him weld up some thin wall headers, good beads for sure!

i have pics of Javy's old nissan somewhere... had some cool shit on it.

His setup was pretty nice....it is in a state of Evolution right now though. This is going to be a sick street setup, can wait to see the results. This is all java fab btw minus the manifold.

http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sr20-downpipe-5.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sr20-downpipe-6.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sr20-downpipe-10.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sr20-downpipe-1.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sr20-downpipe-3.jpg

all_motor_mike

06-29-2011, 01:51 AM

i knew he was an engineer and an OG at FR i just didnt know he cuold weld like that. hell i remember he had his s-er on display at the FR booth at idrc in 03 or 04 and jeff was saying he just keeps breaking axles or trannies everytime he tries to run it.

mike

CTD-FAB

07-07-2011, 09:48 AM

Haha, hopefully soon that thing will be on the road. This time around it has a stock engine so axles and tranny shouldn't be a problem :drive:

Manifold porn! Stage 1 prepped for high temp coating.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rd9xl_ySXMI/ThXiMGSo2gI/AAAAAAAACws/ICmSzrTzmt4/s576/DSC03008.JPG

CTD-FAB

07-07-2011, 10:02 AM

Some aluminum work, dual purpose S2000 catch can in progress. Think I may pick up a bottle of Helium and try a mix, hmmmm

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yzuNsSKMsYc/ThXlZWZ7pNI/AAAAAAAACww/Aw3TV9xicm0/s576/DSC02996.JPG

taggart_lumpy

07-07-2011, 10:37 AM

Do you mind explaining a bit why you choose this battery location Mr Taggart? All in all I think it came out pretty well, there is also a mounting plate on the inside that sandwiches the floor.

Its a secondary battery. No room in the engine bay and after the rear interior section is complete there wont be room in the interior either.

Ultimately it will pan out like this.
Red top will be moved to starting battery and blue top will take its place in the undercarriage.

Second battery will be used to power my winch, inverter and fridge.
Will have both an isolator and solar setup keeping the secondary battery charged.
(isolator for charging while driving and solar setup (75w) will provide enough energy to be completely stand alone running the fridge and a small power source)
The mid vehicle location was choose as the winch can be mounted front or rear and wanted the draw to be as even as possible.

CTD-FAB

07-08-2011, 03:50 AM

Thanks for info:thumbsup: Sounds like its going to be a rad setup!

Collector time?

304 stainless sch40 4-1 (fresh cut, raw)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2CJzpHSGZ8w/Tg-hZdtf9-I/AAAAAAAACvs/2mPlARzzlg8/s640/DSC02989.JPG

304 stainless 16g slip 4-1 (welded, stage 1 prep for high temp coating)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YiM2Ly6DFRE/Thbh4JxstsI/AAAAAAAACxE/d4m4Vk6hAlI/s640/DSC02915.JPG

CTD-FAB

07-08-2011, 11:56 AM

CTD stock replacement MAF Cone air filter adapter - Subaru

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RklLs-hToj0/ThdQm5TDEYI/AAAAAAAACxU/YI4J8OwL80o/s640/3.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XwkpAi-iz3k/ThdQnFKuB3I/AAAAAAAACxc/jomAT7zkM28/s640/2.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aYMNoGAy1Sk/ThdQnDncYxI/AAAAAAAACxY/Z2I89lBDw-M/s640/1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XjF36l_yn5U/ThdQq4HX5rI/AAAAAAAACxs/bwYDBETwCAM/s640/8.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JpiHXuBL_S0/ThdSNS81NFI/AAAAAAAACx0/jx6680a6dhE/s640/9.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-G0Pw38unPPk/ThdQnribyOI/AAAAAAAACxk/d5Qdd0t7X_M/s640/4.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HYtsFWSyLQM/ThdQnr9z9eI/AAAAAAAACxg/DtFdnq3Lk_Y/s640/5.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lrRXmxzVQgs/ThdQrFnfwBI/AAAAAAAACxw/39JBEtHInAQ/s640/7.JPG

I played around with my frequency settings to widen the bead a bit for an easier fill and to help with over penetrating. Since this is a MAF housing I wanted to keep everything as close as possible to the factory OEM specs and dimensions, I also wanted the inside as smooth as possible. Came out pretty good, customer was happy, especially with the overnight turn around time and very affordable price!

theAngryMarmot

07-08-2011, 04:35 PM

How are you at welding cheap chinese aluminium?

I have a scooter idea I may want to pursue.

CTD-FAB

07-08-2011, 07:26 PM

I'll sure as hell give it a try! Franken-Scoot?

theAngryMarmot

07-08-2011, 08:10 PM

I may stop by next week then and show you what I want to do, and let you contemplate on it, since I ride by your shop everyday haha.

CTD-FAB

07-09-2011, 10:50 PM

lol, sure. If the bay isn't open just text me (480) 358-5456. I try to hide from the heat as much as possible, haha

CTD-FAB

07-10-2011, 10:50 AM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3zbE0Aadq0/ThniR6VGZlI/AAAAAAAACyM/n_EqAuTU0s0/s640/grind.JPG

Some tools of the trade. I have switched all my abrasives to ceramic blends, its a bonus they come in pretty colors!

honduh_head

07-11-2011, 08:15 AM

lol fuckin vince man :(

CTD-FAB

07-11-2011, 12:49 PM

Hey, if AFI wants to try some of those cartridge rolls I'll drop some off, no charge. Sharing is caring:bigsmile:

Off topic - Do you have any recommendations for a inexpensive point and shoot camera?? Mine is getting old and doesn't seem to like to focus well anymore. I would love some help or advice!! I desperately need to up my photo game.

CTD-FAB

07-11-2011, 01:02 PM

Had the chance to help out a friend this morning and work with an exotic metal.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ImU-WQKDTEw/ThtVLQzVkTI/AAAAAAAACyY/iOABii9h9L8/s576/ring1.JPG

That is a rough finished hand ground ring made from a Damascus steel blank, three quarters thick. The ceramic abrasives really chewed through it pretty well. She usually doesn't have access to the size or machinery I have and what took a couple hours saved her days of tedious work.

The finished product will probably look similar to the bottom ring in this picture.

http://www.amandajfrazier.com/uploads/7/6/1/7/7617677/7811241_orig.jpg

She is pretty amazing and a very talented metalsmith, artist and jeweler. Show some love and check out her website!!!

http://www.amandajfrazier.com/index.html

honduh_head

07-11-2011, 01:13 PM

whoa thats badass! ^

ps. just come in and we'll talk about camera stuff.

CTD-FAB

07-11-2011, 01:31 PM

Yeah, she is a total badass! Thanks Brad.

She also is hooking me up with an opportunity to learn how to make Damascus steel and pattern metals. I'm really excited! A new metal to throw into the mix!!!

Damascus roses??.......stay tuned for some next level stuff

eg6sirs

07-11-2011, 03:44 PM

tuned in to see whats going on in the shop!... any custom manis being fabbed up?.....lol

CTD-FAB

07-12-2011, 12:41 AM

tuned in to see whats going on in the shop!... any custom manis being fabbed up?.....lol

Haha, right now actually two separate custom manifolds! I'll post up some progress pix of your EG in the next couple days. You are gonna love it! :drive:

I also had a bit more time to weld and fab the internals of that overflow/breather S2K can. Unlike most catch cans on the market, the inside is heavily baffled to help with air/oil separation. The can was designed to utilize a low profile filter and after quite a bit of research and searching I was able to find the perfect material. Its made for filtration purposes, a very fine oil resistant foam. All the fitting are welded on the inside to minimize the chance of leaking and maximize the ease of fabrication and aesthetics. Once I pick up the overflow fill cap I should be able to finish this project with a bit of welding and final surface prep. I'm diggin it!!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZXnVM9q5e_8/Thv3w0psOvI/AAAAAAAACy4/30CgfHtzrCQ/s576/DSC03031.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_8iL_SdQfsc/Thv3w1Oc14I/AAAAAAAACy0/mMwkE2Yqh7E/s576/DSC03032.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tFKVx9ov-0A/Thv3wgN7KbI/AAAAAAAACyw/6gYcO-bkbVk/s576/DSC03033.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2n8s7-VPXQY/Thv3xJnldkI/AAAAAAAACy8/zgb-ghngqX8/s576/DSC03042.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0a8ixcnMKPw/Thv3xRQw8hI/AAAAAAAACzE/WtG1qiK-iWQ/s512/inside%252520weld.JPG

eg6sirs

07-12-2011, 12:53 AM

finally somthing different! That catch can rockz!

Im sure I will luv the new manifold, I/c and piping...We can cruise with a/c...hell ya!

im in no rush bro!

CTD-FAB

07-13-2011, 07:47 AM

Its all about the AC right now!! haha

Finally finished the can, well almost, car needs to come in for final bracketing and then a fixture for future production runs. Let me know what you guys think.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KRydJLr7blE/Th2uLCnfJ5I/AAAAAAAAC1w/xcMfifMfZ58/s512/DSC03047.JPG
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269172_2014456195935_1079716021_2188497_4710069_n. jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-j8fXrvW4ZM8/Th1G9nU5G8I/AAAAAAAAC0c/vNgeyW_mXmU/s640/DSC03066.JPG
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268879_2014604599645_1079716021_2188657_5438680_n. jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z3TLKsaUcFI/Th2uL74ZeYI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/oODhyZWknXQ/s640/DSC03069.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K7uMNcurg_k/Th2uL80xEoI/AAAAAAAAC1c/zJR-WMAnUTQ/s640/DSC03083.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fuonJSpF-Ek/Th2uL-cqatI/AAAAAAAAC1g/-Fh7jx3mpEA/s640/DSC03070.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KNBmpN981MY/Th2uOpPLsOI/AAAAAAAAC1k/GlVaZH0MmhA/s640/DSC03087.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-klKVvZkVqbI/Th2uPk_eSBI/AAAAAAAAC1o/FyWXzJ7MrtY/s640/DSC03096.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-82LZdqyC6zc/Th2uQDPTeHI/AAAAAAAAC1s/fOyEONhGiEM/s640/DSC03094.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TOv9vSZ_sfc/Th2uLRxh4aI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/pHl1GWq0njc/s640/DSC03054.JPG

Had quite a bit of fun with this little project. I think I'm going to make my own version of a dual purpose can for the EP/RSX chassis next.

Rolow

07-13-2011, 10:45 AM

eg6sirs

07-13-2011, 01:03 PM

damm!!!!!..... turned out sick... nice beads too!!

CTD-FAB

07-13-2011, 11:29 PM

Look awesome! Does the filter just slip in and out through the top? Now if we could only get a decent breather tank for the 92-95 civic that doesn't require moving the battery.

On a side note I love your guys fab threads. In 1996 Pro Dyno built my first cold air intake. Now stuff like that is hard to find. We're stuck with the cookie cutter mass-produced crap that has no soul.

Thanks! Yes the filter slips in and out of the top, however the screen was designed to compress it slightly so it stays in place once its set. I actually might be prototyping a universal can and happen to have an EG to test fit it on. The battery has already been relocated so can you show me where it should go? You help me, I help you, haha.

All the fab threads are great aren't they! To be able to see some cool custom stuff with completely different styles. Aaron and Mike are great fabricators and I know I like seeing whats going on. Another one just popped back up also, :wave1:

finally something different! That catch can rockz!

Did you say diff???

Some random fab today. Started out as a broken - open 350Z clutch pack diff, ended up melted together for some rip roaring tire shredding fun times. Due to the very small windows it was a little harder than normal and I couldn't insert gussets. It might not seem like it but this has over 30 min continuous mig on it after a 15 min preheat torch cycle. Solid as a rock, a duty cycle ass kicking rock! His diff cover mount was broken completely off, probably from over tightening. I prepped, cleaned, and welded that for the customer also saving him the expense and time of sourcing a new cover.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fAWDO32kSbw/Th59ZvMG1NI/AAAAAAAAC2A/V2YnLRIf6ok/s640/DSC03099.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xbnRx2_vIww/Th59ZqPwZ4I/AAAAAAAAC2E/_2Z6MRMgiT4/s640/DSC03103.JPG

eg6sirs

07-14-2011, 11:36 PM

hey vince ur car is falling apart!!!!!!///.... wth!!!!... lol

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l540/egtr94/2011-07-14215540.jpg

CTD-FAB

07-15-2011, 01:51 AM

eg6sirs

07-15-2011, 02:00 AM

no thank you sir!!! .. that collector looks sick....

honduh_head

07-15-2011, 08:21 AM

def no boost creep with that haha

ps hope the body work isn't too fucked up ;)

CTD-FAB

07-15-2011, 08:45 AM

CTD-FAB

07-15-2011, 09:25 AM

Lets change it up a bit shall we. This 260z has custom RB20 swap CTD motor and transmission mounts and Java will be doing a vertical flow IC fab and install today.

http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/260z-fab.jpg

Also production 350Z custom bolt on intake plenums will be coming soon. Variety is the spice of life right ;)

dragCartel

07-15-2011, 11:10 AM

that collector is nice sir, hats off for you, i was wondering why nobody tried that before in a production manifold... You shut Register that design !

honduh_head

07-15-2011, 11:24 AM

The collector is part of a custom S2k manifold hence the importance of WG flow. Those engines flow so much that with a large very efficient turbo sometimes boost can be very difficult to control. This can lead to a negative effect on spool time as the gate will open much sooner than needed when the WG isn't given enough priority.

For example, Full Race S2K T3 open manifolds have been known to make up to 8 psi of boost WITHOUT any wastegate attached to the manifold. Most companies try to say they design for turbo priority for maximum power, IMO that just says they were too lazy to give any real thought into the design.

I try to do everything I can to help boost control and eliminate WG creep. Anxious to see how this one works, its going on a 6-700 hp goal car...

i think you're trying to put blame on the designers, and not think in the whole picture. some of our manifolds do this as well if there's an open collector... this doesn't mean it's a poor design or not well thought out... it just means that manifold wasn't meant to flow 8 psi (or boost by gear) with a large turbo. you are right with the big turbo/boost creep issue, with the bigger/more efficient turbo it becomes more and more difficult to regulate low boost. if you can't tune around the issue then a different route should be made. whether it's going to a divided set up, a bigger gate, or twin gates on a open collector, or totally rethinking what your goals are. and btw saying "Most companies try to say they design for turbo priority for maximum power, IMO that just says they were too lazy to give any real thought into the design" as if its a derogatory thing isn't fair. most manifolds that we make, or full race makes, isn't specifically designed for street cars, or race cars, or anything in between. We all have to look at the big picture, and catering to peoples specific needs don't pay the bills.

honduh_head

07-15-2011, 11:31 AM

Also production 350Z custom bolt on intake plenums will be coming soon. Variety is the spice of life right ;)

hopefully yours will make power... my buddy bought one a few years back and made like 1 hp lol.

CTD-FAB

07-15-2011, 11:56 AM

I do understand what you are saying Brad. It just seems like so many companies don't factor in gate placement while in the design process. On very efficient high flowing heads like K and F series this can become a major issue. Therefore why not design around gate placement?? My operation is not geared for mass production so I can tailor my fabrication to suit customers needs a bit better.

I have seen too many builds where people have to run say a 5psi spring and boost to 15 psi. Better control will yield better results unless it is an all out race application.

honduh_head

07-15-2011, 12:12 PM

CTD-FAB

07-16-2011, 03:59 AM

Hot off the torch...

S2k T3 open forward mount, semi priority gate (44-45-46mm)

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vdD_HU-5L7k/TiFtgvUeI5I/AAAAAAAAC4k/vAfLHaaeZ_Y/s640/DSC03143.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zBvQ-T_58_o/TiFtg7TUpdI/AAAAAAAAC4o/TyaQapA42yc/s640/DSC03144.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fYsR-GfegMc/TiFtlVRylCI/AAAAAAAAC4w/xcNL8gzWm1M/s640/DSC03152.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IRU0T1mrzq0/TiFtxO-jPDI/AAAAAAAAC40/QxukoKcj00A/s640/DSC03166.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KbF_4k5jtM0/TiFtgWzI7cI/AAAAAAAAC4g/HtWA450gS7o/s640/DSC03141.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5GaugFkLnjg/TiFtxh0NQTI/AAAAAAAAC44/orZvHh1zIoE/s640/DSC03171.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FbtKkG49OE0/TiFtzrgMuhI/AAAAAAAAC48/wkQoGLBS7ik/s640/DSC03177.JPG

Hmmm, whats that in the background.....

RadekSkylark

07-16-2011, 09:25 AM

Manifold looks great ;) Good job ;)

That weld in a close up look awsome as well ;)

eg6sirs

07-16-2011, 12:33 PM

damm nice manifold vince!.. but even nicer the top/front face mount turbo on that eg... hahahah.. that would be sick hu?..

honduh_head

07-16-2011, 01:23 PM

taking a page out of Colin's book i see

CTD-FAB

07-16-2011, 02:55 PM

Thanks guys! The design process was fun, I must have built it three complete times! When prototyping a manifold that has a very tight collector you better be sure welding is even possible, haha. There are so many parts of the puzzle that have to mesh together and fit just right for the whole thing to work.

Its always icing on the cake to have nice beads!!!

taking a page out of Colin's book i see

He makes S2K manifolds?

I'm trying to post up something new everyday. Stay tuned for EG AC topmount manifold placement and preliminary water/air IC routing and mockup.

CTD-FAB

07-16-2011, 03:11 PM

A couple more diffs came through for a bit of welding. Due to the sheer mass of metal we go through a long pre-heat cycle to make sure our welds come out strong with great penetration and holding power. We also fabricate and weld in heavy duty steel gussets to connect all four sides of the diff gear sets. A life time guarantee is given on every welded diff that leaves and we have yet to hear about one failing.

Rules we like to live by around here.

Do it right, do it once
Overbuild everything, better safe than sorry.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XaQeAQYoUes/TiILOS07zWI/AAAAAAAAC6c/vQY_tPO19bg/s640/DSC03133.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-G6uWmXky1Ms/TiILOefdlbI/AAAAAAAAC6g/oum-99rGacc/s640/DSC03138.JPG

honduh_head

07-16-2011, 04:30 PM

I meant the ported collector flange and head flange.

Welding up diffs are fun. Helped with a wrx drift car a long time ago.

eg6sirs

07-16-2011, 05:37 PM

i think you're trying to put blame on the designers, and not think in the whole picture. some of our manifolds do this as well if there's an open collector... this doesn't mean it's a poor design or not well thought out... it just means that manifold wasn't meant to flow 8 psi (or boost by gear) with a large turbo. you are right with the big turbo/boost creep issue, with the bigger/more efficient turbo it becomes more and more difficult to regulate low boost. if you can't tune around the issue then a different route should be made. whether it's going to a divided set up, a bigger gate, or twin gates on a open collector, or totally rethinking what your goals are. and btw saying "Most companies try to say they design for turbo priority for maximum power, IMO that just says they were too lazy to give any real thought into the design" as if its a derogatory thing isn't fair. most manifolds that we make, or full race makes, isn't specifically designed for street cars, or race cars, or anything in between. We all have to look at the big picture, and catering to peoples specific needs don't pay the bills.

vince do ur thing bro!. ur doing right by your customers. without customers there aint no business!!:you rock:

CTD-FAB

07-16-2011, 06:08 PM

Lol, I was kidding :)

Yeah, those cartridge rolls cut through stuff pretty good. I feel like WG - collector transitions should be given a little extra attention, this is an important flow area.

Teaser pic?

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283903_2024492086826_1079716021_2196931_6963302_n. jpg

honduh_head

07-16-2011, 06:49 PM

vince do ur thing bro!. ur doing right by your customers. without customers there aint no business!!:you rock:

Lol

:nutswinger:

CTD-FAB

07-16-2011, 07:10 PM

KOOCHYOLOGIST

07-16-2011, 09:38 PM

sweet manifold vince ...nick will be very pleased

javierb14

07-16-2011, 11:21 PM

Wow, after the last couple turbo manifold/setups posted up that is all you have to say Brad? That's pretty sweet, I mean trying to call out a customer of a paying vendor in his own thread.

Seriously?

:smackself:

After another diff today it became pretty clear a much heavier duty MIG machine is much needed. Next big purchase...check.

you can almost never go wrong with a waste gate priority manifold design! What's the point of a "power adder" if it's uncontrollable ;) btw, the recent pictures look good....throw a nice camera into the upgrade budget.

CTD-FAB

07-16-2011, 11:51 PM

sweet manifold vince ...nick will be very pleased

I hope so :)

Camera after the showroom is done..and after the Ep3 is done. I do have a theory on picture quality. Only take bad pictures so when someone sees the product in person they are amazed! Haha, jk

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 10:14 AM

Hey he's the one quoting me inferring that I don't put the customer first. he doesn't know shit about what I do and what I do for our customers.

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 10:21 AM

you can almost never go wrong with a waste gate priority manifold design! What's the point of a "power adder" if it's uncontrollable ;) btw, the recent pictures look good....throw a nice camera into the upgrade budget.

On a open Collectore design I cometely agree with this^ and the camera part lol

allmotorEF8

07-17-2011, 11:23 AM

Great work CTD-FAB wanna talk to you about making me a full sheet metal headlights and intake tube for my crx

eg6sirs

07-17-2011, 01:05 PM

Hey he's the one quoting me inferring that I don't put the customer first. he doesn't know shit about what I do and what I do for our customers.

i do know shit! and you or who ever is at the front desk dont do shit for your customers. i went there to afi months ago. and was pretty much told to take a hike. with my topmount/ a/c manifold
so yeah!.... it aint that big of a deal..... anyway kill this shit. back to topic.......:wave1:

CTD-FAB

07-17-2011, 01:41 PM

Great work CTD-FAB wanna talk to you about making me a full sheet metal headlights and intake tube for my crx

Thanks! Any fab work on a crx gets an extra discount, haha. Shoot me a detailed PM or email, i would be happy to help!

So I know something that everyone likes.....

PROGRESS

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sa7XVR2mIww/TiNGB1h8Q5I/AAAAAAAAC60/ihYhhtkT80M/s640/DSC03226.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O0qlmSFvfxI/TiNJfu7HkBI/AAAAAAAAC68/sIj8WfgjAMQ/s640/DSC03217.JPG

I decided to not make the manifold PS compatible. Sometimes you have to make a little sacrifice here and there. I choose an option for an intake and air filter for the turbo over PS. This Eg chassis is tight!!! I'm wondering if this manifold will also fit a B swapped CRX with AC and half radiator....hmmmmm. As far as turbo fitment goes, it should fit everything with a T3 footprint. For this kit the turbo will be hard piped off the compressor for maximum reliability. Maybe a couple aluminum v-bands thrown in there if I can find the room!

The AC line will need to be modified slightly. One side cut and rotated a bit (heat management) and the other side needs to be cut and have a two inch extension welded in to clear the compressor.

eg6sirs

07-17-2011, 02:44 PM

whoptee woo!!!!!.... hall ya... im luving it bro.. who needs ps?... lol

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 03:05 PM

i do know shit! and you or who ever is at the front desk dont do shit for your customers. i went there to afi months ago. and was pretty much told to take a hike. with my topmount/ a/c manifold
so yeah!.... it aint that big of a deal..... anyway kill this shit. back to topic.......:wave1:

Def wasn't me who you talked to pumpkin. So no, you don't know wtf you are talking about.

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 03:09 PM

I'm digging that manifold vince. Why not just pull all the a/c lines out and start from scratch? Like tuck them in the bumper.

eg6sirs

07-17-2011, 03:09 PM

u made me blush!!!... like i said kill the shit!!!!!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^ U WIN!!

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 03:14 PM

Ok done. Maybe u can answer the question then about the a/c lines. Why not tuck them after he's done so he doesn't have to fight turbo placement and such?

eg6sirs

07-17-2011, 03:21 PM

i cant answer that question, its all under vince's hands/vision... im sure i will be extremely happy with whatever he decides to do..

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 03:23 PM

Gotcha. Looks like it's coming along fine. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

CTD-FAB

07-17-2011, 03:55 PM

Everything has a purpose, every angle has a reason.

Even though is is a custom build right now I would like to be able to offer it with as many options and choices as possible in the future. The Ac line mod is very simple and its something I would charge maybe $30 for. This is a third of the cost that a full custom line can run you. The customer has the option of running fully tucked lines but its not a necessity to run the manifold, this makes it appeal to a larger group of people. AC line routing is not the only thing that has an effect on the turbo location, there are many other factors that all have to play and hold hands for this project to work efficiently.

Turbo fitment - There can be up to an inch difference dimensionally across the board on T3 footprint turbos so very special care and some specialized knowledge needs to be used. This manifold should fit any turbo from a t25 to a 35R or equivalent and be able to utilize Tial MVS/MVR and TurboSmart 40/45mm wastegates with great boost control.

Heat management - this can be broken down in 4 separate areas.
AC compressor
AC condenser
Downpipe to Radiator
Wastegate and dumptube

General install and ease of maintenance
Proper bolt and nut clearance and access
Dipstick clearance

Turbo manifold geometry
Runners without any cheated bends
Properly designed and equalized exhaust velocity runners
Proper Low angle merge collector
Low angle high volume/velocity entry of the WG port

These are a few things that I like to take into consideration into the design process BEFORE I even tack a single elbow together.You will find when "the whole picture" is taken into account there is quite a bit less trial and error. When the manifold is finished it will go through my special fixturing and reproducibility process to ensure guaranteed fitment and performance whether its the first manifold or the 127th I make of this style.

CTD-FAB

07-17-2011, 04:00 PM

Have you guys seen these new Tial V band Recirc housings??? They are the same dimensionally as their normal v-band housings so fitment would be amazing. Borg Warner needs to take notes....

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270936_202147706504840_100001288378573_640097_9390 76_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262184_202147719838172_100001288378573_640098_5966 077_n.jpg

We are currently trying to get a hold of one right now:biggrin:

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 04:43 PM

i would be careful diving into that... we had a hell of a time getting a decent supply of those recently.

CTD-FAB

07-17-2011, 04:52 PM

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 04:57 PM

As far as I know these aren't available just yet. This new Recirc version would be the only one I would use or recommend. Due to how much time I like to put into fitment I can guarantee these would also fit. The manifold would have a price break also because a gate would not have to be fabbed into it.

Its hard getting EFR's also but unlike those, these are still tiny!!! These housings are like a god send for T3 open based setups. We will see, good things come to those who wait ;)

You are right, they are suuuuuper tiny. Its the only thing good about those housings, and crazy spool time. The vw guys love em for some reason. Prolly cause it's the only way the FSI motor doesn't suck haha.

CTD-FAB

07-17-2011, 06:53 PM

Haha, can you imagine trying to bolt in a 4 bolt T3 housing in that car?? Pure hell, haha, these single V-bands are sooo much easier to put on also!

If BSH switched to these housing they could save quite a bit of money not having to worry about the whole WG/dump/install part of the equation. The customer would have an easier install. Win - Win situation!

If somehow Tial could come out with a divided/ internally gated/ v-band pinned turbine inlet stainless housing.....

honduh_head

07-17-2011, 11:20 PM

I've asked them about doing something similar, but it wasn't this. I'll show it to them.

CTD-FAB

07-18-2011, 12:00 PM

Tial Sport -

No current ETA on the housings.

:lame:

taggart_lumpy

07-18-2011, 12:18 PM

you get everything squared away this weekend?
also got another resource for the mock up vehicle if you still need one.

:)

honduh_head

07-18-2011, 02:26 PM

Tial Sport -

No current ETA on the housings.

:lame:

told you dude, be weary of them. their regular housings were on crazy back order for a while.

CTD-FAB

07-18-2011, 05:09 PM

you get everything squared away this weekend?
also got another resource for the mock up vehicle if you still need one.

:)

Naw I didn't have time to pick that piece up on Saturday, maybe this week. I need to get my hands on some material and then I'll call you about mocking up.

told you dude, be weary of them. their regular housings were on crazy back order for a while.

Lol, its not something I would design a kit around it if that's what your thinking. Those housings should be a game changer though. Oh the things I could do with a housing that small!!

I'm actually going to look into 5 bolt housings and adding on an external gate like AMS kits but without a 90. Due to the wg port location on the scroll, boost control should be very good also with porting.

honduh_head

07-18-2011, 05:49 PM

you lost me at AMS kit

CTD-FAB

07-18-2011, 06:09 PM

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR6z76fbfbm9rWbijVanTd7lOlHSS9QM eq8CuFrCpM9ub0jxuJDeQ&t=1

They do a 90 to a external gate. There is also an option of this little adapter.

http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Catalog%20Images/Wastegate/ATP-WGT-023_450.jpg

CTD-FAB

07-18-2011, 09:19 PM

Nissans need loving too :thewave:

Java finished up IC mounting and charge piping today on the RB 260z. This was the last bit of custom fab needed for this project!! The owner is going to love driving this little rocket!!

The customer wanted to reuse an intercooler and stock TB pipe to keeps costs down.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5Kdi2DuUsFc/TiUEw6mdolI/AAAAAAAAC74/Y5k0CvePZdM/s640/DSC03232.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tVF4Ib-ZH58/TiUEwgnejHI/AAAAAAAAC70/TXMTlay2ENQ/s640/DSC03239.JPG

mugenhatchie

07-18-2011, 10:03 PM

Gat damn man. Seriously awesome work!:you rock:

CTD-FAB

07-19-2011, 03:47 AM

lol, thanks :)

So its 3:40am...thinking about taking it a step further. My brother has helped me immensely with his cad drawings of parts and flanges over the years. I'm all about new ideas and incorporating new technology and with the help of some great cad work I think we can start taking it to the next level. Rapid prototyping and 3d printing for production has really taken off in the last few years. I have a couple parts in mind, and I'm going to start putting together prices.

honduh_head

07-19-2011, 07:34 AM

They do a 90 to a external gate. There is also an option of this little adapter.

I was just being sarcastic, cause AMS stuff sucks.

taggart_lumpy

07-19-2011, 09:38 AM

LOL!!!

where you get that from?

CTD-FAB

07-19-2011, 10:01 AM

AMS stuff sucks.

I don't agree with that statement. Their in house engineers design some really nice stuff. Their new stainless cast individual runner manifolds are a good step in the direction of mass production with custom quality.

http://horsepowercalculators.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Intake-Manifold-Design3.jpg

http://amsperformance.com/amsperformanceimages/16/AMS_Evo_VIII-IX_Turbo_Kit_Installed_500x375.jpg

http://www.gtrblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ams-1000hp-manifolds-003-540x360.jpg

I really hope to start using rapid prototyping and 3d printing/SLS.

honduh_head

07-19-2011, 11:32 AM

again, sarcasm.

fuck me, is this your first rodeo or what?

CTD-FAB

07-19-2011, 12:03 PM

Sarcasm or not I would love my fabrication thread to have as much fact/information and as little BS as possible. This is the tech section, remember.

Thanks :drive:

I have a couple good updates planned for today!!

eg6sirs

07-19-2011, 12:06 PM

lol. thats a mod?....lol

javierb14

07-19-2011, 04:29 PM

The corolla is here...looks like it needs a custom radiator and vertical flow intercooler

http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/4AGZE-AE86-swap.jpg

CTD-FAB

07-20-2011, 12:27 AM

:biggrin:

Oh the corolla, projects like that remind me why I don't do wiring, haha.

Another AC topmount teaser! We believe in long, tuned runners and using the lowest angle merge collector possible to maximize efficiency.

http://ctdfab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/tacked-ac-top.jpg

eg6sirs

07-20-2011, 01:54 AM

need help welding that up bro?... i can lay down some sick cacahuates " peanuts".... lol....

jk...

theAngryMarmot

07-20-2011, 06:49 AM

:biggrin:

Oh the corolla, projects like that remind me why I don't do wiring, haha.

However if you ever do need any wiring support - PM me.

CTD-FAB

07-20-2011, 05:17 PM

need help welding that up bro?... i can lay down some sick cacahuates " peanuts".... lol....

jk...

Haha, its still about 10 hours of work away from being weld ready. Your welcome to come down anytime and check out the process, going to be rocking on it tonight.

However if you ever do need any wiring support - PM me.

Will do, thanks!

Spent a little time last night and mounted my tubing bender. Three sticks of DOM 120 wall 1 1/2 should arrive tomorrow for the "official" start of my friends project FC RX7 drift machine.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/285460_2032309002244_1079716021_2208576_1273189_n. jpg

FORCE_FED_EF9

07-20-2011, 11:27 PM

need help welding that up bro?... i can lay down some sick cacahuates " peanuts".... lol....

jk...
yea those cacahuates welds are the sickest hahaha

eg6sirs

07-21-2011, 02:52 AM

here is ur wiperless hatch!!!

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l540/egtr94/2011-07-21012228.jpg

CTD-FAB

07-21-2011, 12:55 PM

Ohhh shiny :you rock:

Can't wait to start making stuff for it when it gets back!

Made this little guy last night...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DC-SHz59xFQ/TiiAy9eFuSI/AAAAAAAAC8s/bmRcspJ2Bhc/s640/DSC03283.JPG

eg6sirs

07-21-2011, 01:05 PM

freshh!!!.. is that for the corolla?

CTD-FAB

07-21-2011, 02:57 PM

Nope....

CTD K20/K24 Ep3 vertical flow intercooler core, good for 600 hp. It happens to match up with a full 2.5 inch mandrel bent piping kit that fits the stock battery in the stock location!! Putting the finishing touches on the piping right now, pix tonight.

The Corolla is still up in the air, customer wants ac, doesn't want ac, wants powersteering. Really just waiting on him to make up his mind and have everything needed on the engine bolted on. This ensures anything fabricated will fit well and perform how it was designed.

CTD-FAB

07-22-2011, 10:40 PM

Daily update!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228840_2036524187621_1079716021_2213135_2739637_n. jpg

Cj getting down with tubing his FC Rx-7. 1.5 inch 0.120 wall DOM

CTD-FAB

07-24-2011, 05:11 PM

Intercooler all done and buttoned down.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217425_2039774148868_1079716021_2219080_1212204_n. jpg

honduh_head

07-25-2011, 01:53 PM

what happened to the bender? ;)

CTD-FAB

07-25-2011, 02:33 PM

what happened to the bender? ;)

I use lead lag shields that expand in the concrete so the bender can be bolted/unbolted anytime without any studs sticking out. Don't worry, its getting a workout for sure with this 0.120 thick wall DOM! :biggrin:

Manual tubing benders....helping guys get man bodies one degree at a time, ahahahaha

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ADXKEHcWyXE/Ti3hGFvi9_I/AAAAAAAAC-I/J3EDwcXDick/s640/DSC03421.JPG

CTD-FAB

07-25-2011, 03:42 PM

Here are a couple really nice pictures Java took of the last set of Ferrari F430 manifolds. He also did all the runner welding.

Teamwork!!!:drive:

http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ferrari-f430-headers-01.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ferrari-f430-headers-02.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ferrari-f430-headers-03.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/high-speed-pulse-TIG-weld-01.jpg
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/high-speed-pulse-TIG-weld-02.jpg

This set recently was dyno'd back to back with the stock challenge (No Pre-Cat in header) car headers and a gain of 15whp was seen without any tuning whatsoever. I was told the dyno also revealed no loss in power across the board anywhere! Gains over the stock pre-cat manifold should be in the range of 30+ hp :bigsmile:

honduh_head

07-25-2011, 03:57 PM

and i can vouch they're crazy light. you should ask them how much weight is saved over the factory cast/stamped stuff they pull off.

k20z3coupe

07-25-2011, 04:04 PM

some sick shit in here

CTD-FAB

07-25-2011, 04:17 PM

and i can vouch they're crazy light. you should ask them how much weight is saved over the factory cast/stamped stuff they pull off.

Lol, I totally forgot that part! If i remember correctly the total weight savings is about 15 lbs but the kicker is how much easier they make the engine to work on! Stock manifolds take upwards of 4-6 hours to remove/install, the CTD Race tuned stock replacements can be done in about 20 min due to careful tube routing for proper bolt clearance. Its the little things :)

F430 Dyno run video!!!

TurboFX webstore (http://turbofx.net/1655/ferrari-f430-tuned-headers/)

some sick shit in here

Thanks!!!
Just doing work:drive:

jghiurau

07-25-2011, 04:56 PM

cant wait for u to start working on my car

honduh_head

07-26-2011, 08:28 AM

Lol, I totally forgot that part! If i remember correctly the total weight savings is about 15 lbs but the kicker is how much easier they make the engine to work on! Stock manifolds take upwards of 4-6 hours to remove/install, the CTD Race tuned stock replacements can be done in about 20 min due to careful tube routing for proper bolt clearance. Its the little things :)

have they told you if there's any difference in tuning them? as in do they respond better with the tuned runners? like lower detonation, better timing tables and such?

I Hate Import Cars

07-26-2011, 09:24 AM

F430 Dyno run video!!!
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1438457538725

Thanks!!!
Just doing work:drive:

Disappointment of the year... video no es working... :(

CTD-FAB

07-26-2011, 02:05 PM

have they told you if there's any difference in tuning them? as in do they respond better with the tuned runners? like lower detonation, better timing tables and such?

Tuning should have a big effect on power and torque. I was told the challenge series cars run a totally different ECU setup compared to the normal F430's and it would be very very expensive to be able to run a custom tune. The normal F430's however can have the ECU flashed. The real test would be a back to back on non-challenge F430 with tuning.

Disappointment of the year... video no es working... :(

I shared the link to the TurboFX webstore, see link below, its in the description

TurboFX webstore (http://turbofx.net/1655/ferrari-f430-tuned-headers/)

honduh_head

07-26-2011, 04:09 PM

i mean in terms of power, i mean do they actually run better? how much of a selling point would it be if you could tell the customer his car increased in reliability cause he's not running a cast header anymore.

CTD-FAB

07-26-2011, 08:33 PM

Well they come with tubular manifold stock but they are know to crack and break. They actually have a port welded into them to smoke test for leaks. A new set of stock headers from the dealership costs the same as these, 4k. Mine are lifetime guarantee and give a nice power increase with a huge change in sound. To R&R the brakes on these cars it costs $18,000 per year when racing!!! Ferrari customers are easy, show them something pretty that is well designed and fabricated, done deal :biggrin:

Now for the average honda owner I have to BUST my ass to make something new and different. Here is a sneak pic of the B/D series AC compatible topmount.......

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pwuqLcR27Z4/Ti-E93C1uLI/AAAAAAAAC-s/PPapt0P_e7I/s512/DSC03462.JPG

Should get final welded up this week and on to charge piping and downpipe.

:drive:

honduh_head

07-26-2011, 09:19 PM

fuuuuuuu its not gonna be fun getting a torch in there. looks good though

CTD-FAB

07-26-2011, 10:00 PM

fuuuuuuu its not gonna be fun getting a torch in there. looks good though

Sorry, the picture can be a little deceiving at that angle. One of many obstacles with this very compact design was torch access for final welding procedures. I actually tacked and made quite a few (4 i think) different complete designs until I had one that satisfied all my technical, visual, and personal requirements for the way a manifold should be. Lol, I have to admit that back in the day I actually made the mistake of designing a manifold that did not have the space to be welded. Believe you me, that is one mistake you only make once, haha.

Here is a side pic so you can see the care used in the manifold runner geometry to keep welding space requirements while still maintaining pleasing aesthetics.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2e2ob3LUp7Q/Ti-ZL0TztPI/AAAAAAAAC-4/cpTQyVj23Y8/s640/DSC03493.JPG

I do however would love to pick up a set of these Micro Torches for really small areas!

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTntbHRkpkUNmb_QTQCL5hoDa3d7kgh5 CQ4_jqpedU0_JEaKgT8gQ

eg6sirs

07-26-2011, 10:03 PM

Now for the average honda owner I have to BUST my ass to make something new and different. Here is a sneak pic of the B/D series AC compatible topmount.......

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pwuqLcR27Z4/Ti-E93C1uLI/AAAAAAAAC-s/PPapt0P_e7I/s512/DSC03462.JPG

Should get final welded up this week and on to charge piping and downpipe.

:drive:[/QUOTE]

now thats a manifold. can i have #1 welded on it? lol

CTD-FAB

07-26-2011, 10:17 PM

Haha, hey you are the customer, whatever makes you happy! Personalized at no extra charge!!!

Oh, and because I know someone will ask or think to themselves "Why don't the runners line up to the collector??" I'll share some turbo manifold info with you guys...

When you weld runners for a manifold they will actually shrink in size and change shape depending on quite a few factors. This is why when you tack up a manifold you need to account for this shrinkage by adding material in certain areas. After welding and cooling, the runners are then ground very precisely to fit into place without any gaps on the head flange or collector. This ensures the manifold does not have any internal stress that may negatively effect the weld strength and lead to failures. Quality in the process is a very big part of a good product ;)

Jesse

07-26-2011, 11:37 PM

Those 430 headers look sick!

honduh_head

07-27-2011, 12:58 PM

Sorry, the picture can be a little deceiving at that angle. One of many obstacles with this very compact design was torch access for final welding procedures. I actually tacked and made quite a few (4 i think) different complete designs until I had one that satisfied all my technical, visual, and personal requirements for the way a manifold should be. Lol, I have to admit that back in the day I actually made the mistake of designing a manifold that did not have the space to be welded. Believe you me, that is one mistake you only make once, haha.

ahhhh i see, the other pic was def deceiving. me likey.

FORCE_FED_EF9

07-27-2011, 06:54 PM

Now for the average honda owner I have to BUST my ass to make something new and different. Here is a sneak pic of the B/D series AC compatible topmount.......

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pwuqLcR27Z4/Ti-E93C1uLI/AAAAAAAAC-s/PPapt0P_e7I/s512/DSC03462.JPG

Should get final welded up this week and on to charge piping and downpipe.

:drive:

now thats a manifold. can i have #1 welded on it? lol[/quote]

OOOO NOOO! THE CACAHUTE WELDS!!

I Hate Import Cars

07-27-2011, 08:22 PM

Now for the average honda owner I have to BUST my ass to make something new and different. Here is a sneak pic of the B/D series AC compatible topmount.......

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pwuqLcR27Z4/Ti-E93C1uLI/AAAAAAAAC-s/PPapt0P_e7I/s512/DSC03462.JPG

Should get final welded up this week and on to charge piping and downpipe.

:drive:

Uummmmm, so you know where you should shove this thing? Right under the hood of my hatch! Seriously though, PM me about this, I'm VERY interested. ;)

allmotorEF8

07-27-2011, 11:41 PM

Manifold is looking great

CTD-FAB

07-29-2011, 10:00 AM

cant wait for u to start working on my car

Looking forward to it!!

Uummmmm, so you know where you should shove this thing? Right under the hood of my hatch! Seriously though, PM me about this, I'm VERY interested. ;)

PM'd

and thanks for the compliments guys!!! Trust me, soooo much more to come.

- Cage work....
- Custom long tube headers for a 56 Nomad
- 86 should be coming back in soon for a creative charge piping and intercooler solution
- Picked up an S2k trans but thats hush hush for now ;)

CTD-FAB

07-29-2011, 05:54 PM

Thanks to the CAD skills of Javier @ TurboFx we are going to try our hand at producing some really nice 350z intake manifolds pretty soon. AFI provided the stamped plenum halves and just need to order a bunch of tubes to start connecting the dots.

http://turbofx.net/wp-content/themes/acquisto/timthumb.php?src=http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/intake-manifold-plenum-base-plate.jpg&h=410&w=408?1311987109897
http://turbofx.net/wp-content/themes/acquisto/timthumb.php?src=http://turbofx.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/intake-manifold-upper-plenum-flange.jpg&h=410&w=408

The 350z intake site link ----
http://turbofx.net/1670/nissan-350z-intake-manifold/

honduh_head

07-30-2011, 09:45 AM

Good luck with that intake man!

CTD-FAB

08-01-2011, 08:05 AM

Thanks! We are just waiting on a quote for machining and hopefully should be able to collect some start up funds in the next couple weeks.

RO_SUNNY

08-04-2011, 12:26 AM

Oh, NOW that's the hot project right there!!! Big big plans for that little guy, thanks for working out a deal with me and I can't wait to see it when it all painted up.

Night fab. Super tear drop, semi priority collector. Hello boost control :biggrin: More pix to come soon...

Seen your fabrication and it amazes me how good your work is!

My sincere congratulations to you my Sir!:you rock:

Please tell how do you do this tear drop style of pipe for the wastegate pipe?

Regards,

B