Lots done today, all the wiring and plumbing done behind the engine, so was able to get the inlet manifold on.
Alternator is on, but need to get a shorter belt.
BOV
In the process of sorting out the dump tube routing, I'll be routing it back into the exhaust.
Lol
So I've been a bit torn about what to do about exhausts. Original plan was to get a custom system made by a very good local guy, but he's very expensive. Looked into bolt on systems and they just seem like a compromise and they're not suited to my build.
So I've been doing a lot of thinking and weighing up what to do, there's been lots of things I want to change and fabricate but have been unable to due to lack of suitable equipment.
Then that got me thinking, why not build my own custom exhaust? And why not change the things I want to?
So the answer is buy a tig welder!
I've got a lot of experience with MIG welding and I've done TIG in the past, so why not learn another skill? It'll also help me at work and could open a few doors in the future....
So been looking at welders, it seems the trouble is most of them are Chinese and people have trouble fixing them, R-tech seem like one of the best choices as they're UK based but I've decided to go with the snap-on one, you can't beat the customer service and they come round every week so if I have problems I can sort it easily.
Managed to sell a few bits, so rather than the money go on a bolt on exhaust it's going towards a Tig welder.
So plan is to use the exhaust I've got on at the moment to run the engine in using a step down joiner.
She's getting there, will take a bit longer now I'm doing my own dump tube work and exhaust work. But I think it'll be worth the extra time and effort.
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