pipework from turbo to charge cooler

[marT350T]

I am after some pipe work to made up and was wondering if its ok to use exhaust pipe to do the job. The turbo will be running at 1.8 bar max.

[stevieturbo]

Define exhaust pipe ?

Some exhausts are made from rusty old scrap steel. Others are nice stainless, and some even titanium.


But stainless steel is probably the handiest.

[marT350T]

stainless steel I think 304 grade. So this will be ok ? I see most people who get custom pipe work have lots of different sections welded together I was just going to get it mandrel bent, can you see any problems with doing this ?

[K4000JB]

marT350T said:

stainless steel I think 304 grade. So this will be ok ? I see most people who get custom pipe work have lots of different sections welded together I was just going to get it mandrel bent, can you see any problems with doing this ?

hi what diameter pipe are you looking for i have some 3" 316l stainless and some 90deg bends left over from my induction(see profile pic)

[marT350T]

How much have you left and how many 90 deg bends have you ?

[K4000JB]

marT350T said:

How much have you left and how many 90 deg bends have you ?

definately more than 5 mtrs in pieces and approx 2 or 3 90deg bends

eta pm me with the sizes you need and i will take a look tommorrow

Edited by K4000JB on Tuesday 14th April 20:19

[marT350T]

A mate who owes my a favour says we fabricate the pipework for me. Thanks for the offer of your pipework though.

[stevieturbo]

marT350T said:

stainless steel I think 304 grade. So this will be ok ? I see most people who get custom pipe work have lots of different sections welded together I was just going to get it mandrel bent, can you see any problems with doing this ?

The less joints and welds the better. It's advisable to weld a bead around the ends of the pipes to help prevent boost pipes blowing off at the couplers.