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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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question about wall thickness on exhaust and header

I want to build a header possibly for a turbo what wall thickness should I use I have access to tube thickness schedule 5 and 10 and does anyone know what pipe size turbo xs uses tube is 3" outside diameter and schedule 5 and 10 are 3" inside diameter and also is there a place I can source a flange for the motor side and midpipe side if not ill have a machine shop make me one
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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The thread below might be a good place to start.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/building-custom-turbo-rx-8-a-46776/
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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i have an idea, pm'd.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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MazdaTrix sells a manifold flange for building a header.

And next time please try typing in complete sentences.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Would .065 wall be sufficient for the header
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