NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

[NitroDann]

I got this done which frees up a LOT of clutter, all these things are very awkward to store in traditional ways. Looks cool too I reckon.



Dann

[Okibi]

Nice trophy cabinet.

[NitroDann]

While I have this weapon here Im building an SE 3" exhaust and building jigs for everything so I can have it on the shelf (actually the wall above) waiting to go, heres some shots.

Plain 3" outlet, people can get a locla shop (or me) to put a tip on but I think no tip looks far FAR more purposeful, like a piece of machinery not a cheap chrome plated bathroom fitting.


Nicely centred.


This left hand hanger is not final.


How it sits under the car, Im happy and this will be the final layout, note the very large muffler, excellent finish also.


Pretty serious hangers. This will hold it very still and will NOT break and will suit the serious track guys.


Tonnes of clearance.


Tonnes of clearance.


Tonnes of clearance.


Tonnes of clearance.



Dann

[NitroDann]

And Lokiels car, a little progress.













Compare it to a stock SE with AEM intake.



Dann

[hks_kansei]

If it wasn't for our Vic laws based in the 1900s I'd have a decent NB with more power than a Yaris.

[NitroDann]

Got some more of the SE 3" downpipe back system done. playing around with hanger design, not sure how Ill go with an off the shelf design, these are VERY hardcore overkill, you would never rip these off i dont care how you drive








Im very happy with how it sits on the car and Im very sure i can replicate it perfectly, however Im looking into better ways to bend hangers and try to build it just as strong without the complication.

No benefit for the end user just to make life easier for me

Dann

[xhonda_boy]

Another master piece by Nitro Dann Kustoms

Keep up the good work buddy!

[Jeo]

Looks really good dude. Significantly more professional looking than the shop bought system I have on mine...

[peterwho]

Insane fab skills Dan, that exhaust aint going anywhere haha

[little decks]

From what i have seen of exhaust breakages on turbo cars the welds on the hangers don't break, the stainless pipe near the hangers tend to crack, I would assume due to it being a more rigid point in the system that tends to give as the stainless begins to work under high temps. Something to think about with having a lot of reinforcement fixed to the system. It's probably only relevant to track cars though with continuous high temps through the exhaust.

[Lokiel]

Looks really good dude. Significantly more professional looking than the shop bought system I have on mine...

That's one of the reasons I chose Dann to build my manifold+exhaust despite him being a bloody long way away from Brisbane. I'd followed his build thread and saw that his fabrication skills were increasing dramatically and that he took a lot of pride in his work.

I think this is one of the best 3" exhausts you will find on any MX5 in this country, including any factory produced one (eg. Corksport/FM). The custom EFR6258 low-mount manifold certainly allows the exhaust to flow better than typical GT2560 solutions from FM or BEGI and I think most people would agree that Dann's done a brilliant job on the manifold given the space restrictions and the fact that I wanted to keep the A/C (I didn't mind losing the P/S but he managed to keep that too).

It's almost a pity to hide the manifold under the OEM heatshield but it certainly makes the car look like a stock SE which is always a big PLUS!

[NitroDann]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

getting the rear section jig together.

Cutting this circle out


Pipe fits nicely this will locate the exhaust exit (tip)









The bit on top detatches via welded in bolts and locates these hangers, it will be fitted last and the hangers will be built with it.






I know, I know, its ugly and complicated, its actually really hard to figure out how you can guarantee everything gets held the same way next time.

All learning here.

Dann

[Okibi]

The important thing is your exhaust is a work of art. Great work Dann.

[NitroDann]

You should take 5, maybe six of them to make your SE really really hektik !

Dann

[Okibi]

I'd be happy with just one but money is too tight right now to even ask how much.