TGPilot Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Hey Guys... Just wanted to show you guys a TGP Cross-over I just finished for a friend. My Ex-roomate (I am now married and have my own place) did all the welding for me. We fitted it on the car and tack welded it in place...then he Tig welded the rest off the car. Sorry the pics are not closer to see how good the welds look...but it turned out really sweet. $40 a piece for the flex joints...quality parts used by a few...and about 2.5 man-hours to fit. Speaking of fit...the flanges matched up perfectly as they should with ZERO stress... 8) Enjoy...Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted October 11, 2003 Report Share Posted October 11, 2003 Those particular flex joints hold up to that heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGPilot Posted October 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2003 Time tested by others to hold up to the heat for years on TGP applications... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted October 11, 2003 Report Share Posted October 11, 2003 sweet then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GTP Posted October 11, 2003 Report Share Posted October 11, 2003 Nice job. Cheaper than the other alternative. ==95GTP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted October 11, 2003 Report Share Posted October 11, 2003 So what is the procedure? Remove turbo, remove the bad pipe, cut out the original joints, reinstall pipe parts and turbo, insert flex joints, tack weld, remove tacked assembly and fully weld and reinstall to check for fit? Also, what kind of shop or who did you know with a TIG and tools that the pipe could be removed and then welded (just so guys know what kind of place to look for, not everyone has a TIG in their garage!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted October 11, 2003 Report Share Posted October 11, 2003 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z24 turbo 93 Posted October 11, 2003 Report Share Posted October 11, 2003 where did you get the flex joints.........i priced out bellows online and they wanted like 180 a piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGPilot Posted October 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2003 where did you get the flex joints.........i priced out bellows online and they wanted like 180 a piece Twalt can answer that if he pleases. He did the research and tracked down the quality bellows replacements... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpin_z Posted October 12, 2003 Report Share Posted October 12, 2003 Would you be interested in making a custom crossover pipe? The problem is the TGP crossover will not fit in the J-Body w/o changing the tranny mount and instead of that I would like to change the crossover pipe. the mount for the turbo needs to be relocated about 3 inches closer to the radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGPilot Posted October 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2003 Would you be interested in making a custom crossover pipe? The problem is the TGP crossover will not fit in the J-Body w/o changing the tranny mount and instead of that I would like to change the crossover pipe. the mount for the turbo needs to be relocated about 3 inches closer to the radiator. Without the car and all of the required parts for fitting on hand, I don't think it could be done... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpin_z Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Definitely understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 ugh. i wish i could post pics of my RedZMonte crossover looks alot like yours TGPilot but i think he actually may have rewelded the entire thing and then brushed it all up (nice & shiny all over!). he charged me $80 but i think he charged me a low price to get the 'learning curve' down with rebuilding the TGP crossover. i think he actually has a crossover with mandrel bent piping on his black TGP now...not sure.....he's been off the forum's for awhile now (?) joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twalt13 Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Josh, These are the same flex joints that he uses. 8) There is a supplier in CO that sells them for $39.00 pr flex. He must not have charged you for labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z24 turbo 93 Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hey can anyone inform us on where to get the flex joints for 39 dollars.......are they just exhaust flex joints used for everyday vehicles? or what. it would be kind of help full instead of keeping info from us. Because seriously what is the pt of showing this thread if you aren't going to inform us on how to acquire the flex joints. Since this is a board where you share pretty much everything. Hell half the ppl probably won't even be able to put them on right. So do some of us a huge favor and give us a company name or a place where we can get them......please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twalt13 Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Go through RedZmonty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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