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Old 05-18-2010, 05:31 PM   #1
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Default Where to source stainless header flanges???

Like the title says, I am looking for a source to purchase a set of SS head flanges for a header project that I want to start. If anyone knows of a company/person that can sell them I would greatly appreciate it.

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Old 05-18-2010, 05:55 PM   #2
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Not sure what kind of quality your looking for. But I've been having flanges cnc machined for myself for the past 2 years out of 1/2" 304 stainless. I know of some people that sell mild steel 3/8" lasered flanges but nobody that i know of sells/makes quality flanges like these.
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Old 05-19-2010, 04:05 PM   #3
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Old 05-23-2010, 04:07 AM   #4
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kmurphy, what is the cost of CNCing the flanges compared to laser cuttting them? I may want to do something like that but am curious of the cost differential.

Thanks!

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Old 05-23-2010, 01:14 PM   #5
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Not sure what kind of quality your looking for. But I've been having flanges cnc machined for myself for the past 2 years out of 1/2" 304 stainless. I know of some people that sell mild steel 3/8" lasered flanges but nobody that i know of sells/makes quality flanges like these.
those are beautiful.
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Old 05-23-2010, 10:36 PM   #6
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For me, its actually cheaper to do them cnc instead of lasered. Material costs for 1/2" bar stock around here are to do these flanges come in at $9-10 a flange.

I got quotes in qtys of about 25 flanges anywhere from what i pay (secret) to about $60 per flange. The laser place I usually use for all my sheet metal and cnc bent stuff was highly priced for some reason. Plus I much prefer the quality and look of cnc'd flanges
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Old 05-24-2010, 10:23 AM   #7
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So do you have a set you'd like to sell me. If not i have a local water jet place that can do them, but i haven't had a chance to get a quote from them yet
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Old 05-26-2010, 03:06 PM   #8
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So do you have a set you'd like to sell me. If not i have a local water jet place that can do them, but i haven't had a chance to get a quote from them yet
that usually is cheaper than laser. You'll need to provide them with a DXF file or some other type of file they can upload to their computer quickly. Of course, they can program from scratch too but there might be a fee.

Let me know if you need something made, I have a local water jet place and my own CAD system for a drawing.
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In my experience laser is quite a bit cheaper then water. Water is a lot slower and you're paying for time..

If you just need one set but them from kmurphy.

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Old 06-05-2010, 05:54 PM   #10
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Sorry, been in washington. The only 2 flanges I have here that I can let go at the moment or the tapered style flanges.
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Sorry, been in washington. The only 2 flanges I have here that I can let go at the moment or the tapered style flanges.
That's fine. Pm me a price please
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Old 06-13-2010, 08:12 PM   #12
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Sorry, been in washington. The only 2 flanges I have here that I can let go at the moment or the tapered style flanges.

Are you going to have any more of those SS flanges anytime soon. I'd like to buy 4 of them.
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Old 10-04-2010, 07:50 PM   #13
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Thread back to life...

Any chance of having two of these flanges for sale?
Going to get started on my manifold soon, but need to find those flanges.

Thanks
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Old 10-06-2010, 11:53 PM   #14
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I can get 1/2" stainless flanges
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we have offered both in the past as well, laser, waterjet, and CNC. All were around 14$ per flange
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Old 10-10-2010, 01:58 AM   #16
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How do you offer 1/2" 304 flanges for $14?
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Old 10-17-2010, 09:40 PM   #17
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can i use the factory subaru gaskets or do i have to get a custom gasket?
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Old 10-19-2010, 03:21 PM   #18
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I have a question, who do you guys weld the flanges to the pipes?

Where I use to work, we use to have Weld preps to well stuff into the flanges. The weld prep was usually .020" from the hole, and the size of the weld prep was .040" wide .040" deep full radius.
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Old 10-19-2010, 07:15 PM   #19
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I have a question, who do you guys weld the flanges to the pipes?

Where I use to work, we use to have Weld preps to well stuff into the flanges. The weld prep was usually .020" from the hole, and the size of the weld prep was .040" wide .040" deep full radius.
Are asking about a gap Juan?? I don't use a gap when doing flanges just use a chamfer against the flange
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Old 10-20-2010, 11:07 AM   #20
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Are asking about a gap Juan?? I don't use a gap when doing flanges just use a chamfer against the flange
I guess, where the excess filler is going to go. So you guys just chamfer the tube and weld against the flange? How much chamfer do u use? Full chamfer?
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Old 10-20-2010, 02:59 PM   #21
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The last time I has looking for flanges I had a hard time finding 1/2" thick stainless flanges with 1.75" ports. I don't like butting the tube to the face of the flange. I prefer to sink the tube up in the flange a bit then weld the outside and the inside. It also makes it a little easier when mocking up the exhaust system. I have my own flanges waterjet so I get exactly what I want. CNC flanges look cool, but the simple water jet flanges work just as well.
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Old 10-20-2010, 06:09 PM   #22
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I guess, where the excess filler is going to go. So you guys just chamfer the tube and weld against the flange? How much chamfer do u use? Full chamfer?
about a filler rod thickness.
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My flanges finally came in...
3D CNC ftw!




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My flanges finally came in...
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Im a punch u in the balls if you dont Sell them to me now!
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Old 02-05-2011, 01:55 PM   #25
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Im a punch u in the balls if you dont Sell them to me now!
Don't worry. As soon as the rest of the flanges are finished, I'll let you all know where to pick these bad boys up from.

Few more flanges in the works...



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