So I finally had a day that I didn't have homework to do or studying for a test, so I sat around looking at the block and the engine bay and I think I'm gonna do the header a little different than what I had originally drawn up.
The whole thing can be made with a few sections of 180*, 90* and 45* bends. The piping will be 1.75" OD x 11 gauge (.120") 304 SS with 3" radius bends. I already measured and drew up the flanges, so I'll call one of the shops we have local that can water jet and have those cut out. Once I have those I can put them in the surface grinder and get those setup for a good seal.
This is what I started coming up with for the new design. Disregard where each pipe is actually laid from front or back as this will be determined when I actually fit it together, I just couldn't show that much detail in the drawing. But, doing it like this, the only spot that 2 pipes will have to go through is between 3 and 4.
This is gonna be a joy to weld up (insert sarcasm), but it'll let me put the 72 up above the engine mounts and far enough forward for a nice easy transition from the turbine outlet up to the primary inlets. With the oil filter relocated, it'll give a smooth transition from primary outlets to the 72 inlet.
Obviously, this is subject to change as I get a wild hair up my butt.
