Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

[Ironworker15]

I had no idea mine was evening leaking I can’t hear it..

Damn Brendan, that sucks man. They look generic to me, I know PPE has their logo on em, and I believe Pro Fab does too. Maybe KBdiesel or one of those types? Im hoping for the best bro. I've had bellows blow out before, usually poor quality stainless, over heating and or over bending by going beyond the recommend angle.

 

[Ironworker15]

On another note, is that the stock flex plate or one of the billet setups? Im a fan of the the billet flexplate myself and not the solid flywheel type. To me , there needs to be some flex in the setup to absorb any thrust. But , I haven't seen or heard of any issues either way, just my opinion.

 

[Bbuchanan11]

That’s a stock flex plate… and I agree with you on having flex… knock on wood I’m running it until it breaks. But back to the up pipe are all the cast after market manifolds different? Or would most work to replace the up pipe?

 

[Ironworker15]

I would venture to guess yes, because I'm almost positive they all come from the same Chinese vendor. I have a set of PPE up pipes and manifolds I can measure for you if you want. Get a center to center hole dimension for me and I can check mine. Hopefully someone like Bdsankey or another vendor who sells these parts will have a more definitive answer for you though as mine aren't solid.

 

[KRODMAX/KS]

I have the ProFab manifolds and up pipes. I have blown out both sides in the past, I sent them in to have the bellows replaced, been great ever since. And yes the are identified with their logo on the manifolds.

 

[Bbuchanan11]

After looking around a little kb diesel and even dhd manifolds look to be the same thing only mine have 2 threaded ports on each side.

 

[Bdsankey]

Any extended up-pipe for PPE/ProFab manifolds would work. I've had the best personal luck with Rick's up-pipes but they aren't cheap. I've beat the hell out of mine since 2017 and they haven't expanded, moved, or leaked with multiple years seeing 2000f+ during pulls.

I think they're around $650 for the pair.

 

[Ironworker15]

After looking around a little kb diesel and even dhd manifolds look to be the same thing only mine have 2 threaded ports on each side.

Another option would be to have the bellow replaced by your fabricator. Ace Race parts sells high quality bellows , that's the only ones I use. Just make sure it's cleaned, clamped well, and back purged and shouldnt be an issue for him to do.

 

[Bbuchanan11]

I’ll probably just end up buying a set… I think I’m putting it in storage this week to get it out of the garage for the winter and just throw a new set on next year..

 

[Ironworker15]

I’ll probably just end up buying a set… I think I’m putting it in storage this week to get it out of the garage for the winter and just throw a new set on next year..

Maybe start a new hobby, I hear knitting is relaxing.........

 

[Bbuchanan11]

I’m actually thinking about getting back in to rc cars… we used to have a track at my brothers before he built his new garage like 10 of us had bought traxxas slashs. I still have mine with a tool box full of spare parts… costs about 20 bucks to rebuild the motor.

 

[Bbuchanan11]

I just need to find someone to buy this truck I don’t have Facebook and it seems that’s the only way to sell anything anymore.

 

[Ironworker15]

If youre serious , send me a build list , I can ask around.

 

[lutzjk913]

Rc cars are a black hole as well…..

 

[NC-smokinlmm]

I have an RC problem and I passed it on to my son.

 

[shakenfake]

This is why I am starting to pick golf back up.

 

[Bbuchanan11]

they get addicting but they are much cheaper..

 

[Bbuchanan11]

Lutzjk913 I see the mustang body on the top shelf do you have a drag slash?

 

[NC-smokinlmm]

I got my son a drag slash then I had to get an infraction bc he can’t be out running his dad just yet. Haha

 

[Bbuchanan11]

Haha I have a drag slash they are pretty cool