TFS: DIY Custom Exhaust from Scratch

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6 жыл бұрын

Every car needs some kind of exhaust system. When you want something better than you can buy off the shelf, or something more unique, you'll need to know how to build it from scratch with nothing more than some mandrel bends. In this episode, Justin the Fabricator breaks down the fabrication of a complete exhaust from start to finish on a Maza FD RX-7.
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@TheFabricatorSeries 6 жыл бұрын

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@klasiko2455 6 жыл бұрын

The Fabrication Series can i go to your shop next time i go to vegas really fan of your job ??? great job sr

@knonfs 6 жыл бұрын

So, for exhaust fabrication (DP, MD, catback), its better (less expensive) to use solar flux for back purging, than back purged with argon? I am guessing its a matter of money?

@TheFabricatorSeries 6 жыл бұрын

Masacote motors Sure. Just send me a message ahead of time so I can be here.

@TheFabricatorSeries 6 жыл бұрын

knonfs Solar Flux is a less expensive alternative.

@jeffs9920 6 жыл бұрын

What about the back side of where you welded those hangers? Were you able to get any flux in the pipe behind them and if not with the tension and vibration is there any risk of cracking?

@StreetRacerGuin 6 жыл бұрын

awesome work, taught me some things i didn’t realize and i can’t tell you how many times i’ve done an exhaust! love rx7s but mad respect when you asked please don’t slander my clients car. you’re the man!

@jamesj.litteriojr.433 2 жыл бұрын

Very Well Put!!!!!

@haydenb8853 Жыл бұрын

Who can't at least admire the blood and sweat poured into this car. Nothing sounds better than a turbo rx7. Except maybe a cammed out classic big block, but those are everywhere

@Paios 4 жыл бұрын

Lol i like the part where you were like "please don't say my client's car sounds like a fart. I know it sounds like a fart, but he likes farts" XD

@AVSCDvideoproduction 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@InClaymont 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 This comment is hilarious.

@dekebell3307 5 жыл бұрын

A real craftsman makes the job look so simple. Holy crap man, you made that look like a kid could do it! Beautiful work!

@nathanthreeleaf4534 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have watched this before doing my own custom exhaust. I would have known a couple things to look out for ahead of time. Very helpful info and good lessons in here.

@ekman1050 5 жыл бұрын

I think it sounds great! I am a plumber and a tig welder. Usually working on big construction areas with big stainless and steelpipe welding. Great video, thank you very much. I am going to weld my own exhaust for my Golf R and found this educational. Exuse my spelling, i am from Sweden. Keep up the good work!

@FriedEggsandJellyfish 6 жыл бұрын

Ohhh man you can't beat the sound of a brapping rotary! And beautiful welds like always my dude!

@lakessbm 2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't even brapping lol

@weldingjunkie 6 жыл бұрын

Best tig welder in its class on the market still today. I love that I can change the EN and EP independently. Let’s you do stuff with less heat or extra heat than a normal inverter can do. Btw great video I need to do this for my ram learned a lot with solar flux and v band. Your videos are awesome man, thank you

@bradwallace5967 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to school to be a welder and I'm currently building a new exhaust for my car. I straight piped it a year ago and this time I'm doing an actual exhaust entirely from scratch including a custom muffler. This video helped me a lot to be sure everything in this exhaust is fine tuned when it's all said and done. Thanks so much

@kenwalter867 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. I'm really looking forward to your HTP review. I've had one for a while and haven't had the time to tinker with it much. I'm in the process of moving, but I did disconnect my stove to borrow the breaker so I could try out the welder. Welding is way more important than eating!

@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987 6 жыл бұрын

I love the solution for the possible haters! It you don't like the way it sounds bring me your car and I will make it sound the way you want..lol.. I would love exhaust done by you if I was a little closer

@simongoode7812 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work mate! I want to learn to weld & build by own stainless V-band front pipe, so this video was great. You gave lots of useful information & tips, plus I like how you get it as straight & tucked as possible... To me that is the sign of a very well designed exhaust for flow & power 😃👍

@stevesloan6775 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for not allowing clipping in your audio. I’ve literally watched all of your channels videos over two weeks.(I just bought a tig))First welder).... it’s great to see you when you were much greener. 🇦🇺🤛🏼🤜🏼🍀😎 Love your work! Very inspirational stuff. Thanks. 👍🏻😊🇦🇺

@neryrivas8898 2 жыл бұрын

I can't express how insanely informational this video is for beginner fabricators. Thank you.

@garyschott9752 5 жыл бұрын

Very impressive and that had to be the best sounding fd I've heard in a while . Very good job man. Beautiful car

@vladorlovsky6623 5 жыл бұрын

You got some serious skills Justin. Great job!

@JimNaeve 5 жыл бұрын

Well done, impressive work - appreciate the time and energy spent putting this together, regardless whether you're pushing 1100 or 400 CFM, this is good, usable information.

@michaelclosson68 5 жыл бұрын

0:50 I feel the struggle of being a big guy getting into small cars lmao.

@rasputin7277 3 жыл бұрын

i’m 6’7 man, i feel your pain

@heathknight9359 6 жыл бұрын

I love you’re style! I’m brand new to your channel. My dad started a muffler shop in the 70’s, he and I have worked together for years. I have no book education in welding but he taught me a great deal. October of last year he passed suddenly and now I’m here learning with no safety net. I completely agree that in taking down the part as much as needed is a life quote of a good welder/ fabricator! My ears like certain tone like everyone, but if you make your customers happy then you’re doing it right!

@prairietomoutdoors8360 3 жыл бұрын

There's nothing more fun than making exhaust and the different sounds that you get' especially in the old days (cars, tractors) when you could play a little more with that. But I enjoy that part of a build when making go-karts or off road toys. Enjoyed the video. The sound was awesome.

@onlyychevys 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your videos! I'm retired now but it sure is fun to watch a true professional now that I can't do my thing any more. Thumbs up!

@RickSaffery 4 жыл бұрын

It was a real treat watching you work the exhaust on the RX7. Color me an instant subscriber. Your shop setup is the cat's pajamas too! Nice job!

@collynfalzitto6 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this episode man! Love the channel watch it a lot. I've done a few stainless exhausts before and just clicked to watch for shits and giggles. I own an rx7 so it was very cool to see this car on the channel. Keep up the good work.

@nicko6477 5 жыл бұрын

Love the details you add in the editing. Makes a lot of sense using the 3D lines

@Gyppor 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video, it's helpful for those of us planning on doing their own exhaust. Your tig welds are really nice.

@benjaminm7857 4 жыл бұрын

ive been watching a lot of videos on how to weld and i think yours are the best out there very informative and thank you.

@mylife-bz4zg 5 жыл бұрын

That sound tho man its epic and so crisp well done. I get so many tip from you about all sort keep up the great work 🤙

@MrJarrell76 6 жыл бұрын

Nice car and nice work.... great job Justin!!!

@henrycoombe119 5 жыл бұрын

fantastic workmanship,great vid!Henry

@justbecause968 4 жыл бұрын

Watching him squeeze into the bucket seat was was golden 😂

@kiyoshi8657 2 жыл бұрын

I don't want this to come off petty but thank you for balancing your music and removing the hard loud transitions. These are so much more pleasant to watch back to back to back

@chrisreinhardt5136 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work as usual, when I do them, I back purge, no filler. You get a full penetration.. I used do sanitary welding, very similar..

@dave0110aaaa 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video, fantastic explanation, thanks for showing Solar Flux!

@jamesj.litteriojr.433 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen such quality welding and preparation in my life!!!!! KUDOS

@PapaBruno 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man, that's my dreamcar! Fantastic job! I'm loving this channel so far, man.

@unavailable8681 6 жыл бұрын

Like you said, exhaust is a personal preference! This one is well made, which is what really matters. While I enjoy a well muffled rotary, because you get the full range all the way from a smooth buzz, to a furious scream, some wants all of the fury, all of the time. And that is perfectly fine! A rotary never sounds bad anyway! It looks great with the twin tips as well!

@TheFabricatorSeries 6 жыл бұрын

If I was 10 years younger, I'd totally dig the volume. I love the sound, but I'd like it more quiet or on demand if it was my ride. It's all up to the person driving it haha.

@alvinkempton5668 5 жыл бұрын

Nice method for cutting bends. Really smart. Thanks!

@caddiman9834 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Love the Brap of a rotary engine. I grew up around them and learned how to work on them.

@c-note4146 6 жыл бұрын

I want to start applying some hands on practice in exhaust tuning...looks like a fun project. Thank you for all that you share! And as far as your clients car...I’m a huge fan of the braaap! I miss my old FC

@wesleybrabant3595 5 жыл бұрын

great video..always nice to see some one take pride in thier work

@tonymunn 6 жыл бұрын

I love the exhaust and I am a big Rotary sound. You are an artist with that TIG.

@philipgavin6962 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Justin. Great video like usual. Can’t wait to do the exhaust on my Vette.

@ericlong3792 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome man you do great work. You take pride in your work

@alfred7136 5 жыл бұрын

Great work, and that rx7 sounds amazing!

@Socalfishingadven 4 жыл бұрын

Good video bro! I’m a welder and fabricator and this was very informative thank you for the lesson.

@johndelta00 6 жыл бұрын

Very much the same way I build exhaust systems (yours come out better), except there is no way I could do it that quick AND film at the same time. Big props, you make it look easy brother.

@kevinkirk4285 5 жыл бұрын

@12:45 I wholeheartedly subscribe to (and practice) the "Take it out, make adjustments, put it back in, repeat at least a dozen times" method. I watched the whole exhaust series and then recently managed to pull off fabricating my first ever exhaust system, using a builder's kit. Aluminized 2.5"mild steel and MIG with CO2. It's not pretty but but it's effective... and it'll get it done for my off road project. I should have gone with the V-band clamps from the start but it's not too late to add a pair. The best part is that it all comes out in two assemblies with just a few bolts. None of it is trapped in the chassis. I'll call that a win... Thanks for a great series!

@JohnDOE-ho3ht 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I like the sound of my V8’s but for that engine it sound awesome. I have been dabbling with rig welding exhaust and find your videos very helpful. Now all I need is a lift and some good band saws. Saw your video on good saws as well. But working out of my house with attached garage I can’t justify or have room for cool tools like that. So I have been purchasing angles. And thanks for the hook up on that as well.

@davidhole8229 4 жыл бұрын

Dam good vid mate and with no help you still managed to squeeze in so much info... Have watched it a few times so I have the master yoda skills to attack my exhaust tommorow... Thanks for making it enjoyable to watch, nice work and the Mazda sounds on point

@NewLife-oj4ww 6 жыл бұрын

nearly 100,000 subscribers, keep it up Justin!

@granticenhour4218 5 жыл бұрын

This is a really really good, informative video. Criminally under-viewed. Thanks for the info!

@LightLord1870 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like straight fire. LOVE.

@Simple5.0 6 жыл бұрын

that exhaust sounded good. i wish you gave us a before and after. nice work. you’re a pro.

@christoffer1973 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos 👍💪 You and your videos give me inspiration and ideas. Keep videoing From a Norwegian 🇧🇻 subscriber/viewer

@mrpaddyhunter 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds sweet mate Nice job Justin

@smurfshanker058 3 жыл бұрын

This video was well done. Good commentary and video angles

@joshfoley8862 4 жыл бұрын

You're right, sometimes there is no proper way of doing something and you just need to eyeball it. About the tension in the exhaust, it is better to have the exhaust hang in a relaxed state. This will minimize vibrations and unwanted noises. Limit hanger movement if the exhaust swings around too much. Nice video and great work!

@Bultish 5 жыл бұрын

daym you keep on truckin! last vid i saw was bending some tubes for a roll cage! Still awesome and good advice 💪💪🤘

@fordsrgay4881 2 жыл бұрын

As a car boy who has been getting into welding over the past few years, these are the best actual fabrication vids on this site.

@051biohaz Жыл бұрын

Super helpful vid man, doing an exhaust on my own car now and this one was filled with great stuff…thanks for the upload..:)

@asusgoncalves 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was the best diy video of the century! (I didn’t like how it sounds) but hey, what a beautiful job dude! Thank you!

@scoomagee 5 жыл бұрын

awesome job and thats what a rotary shuld sound like love to hear it warmed up and revved to about 10k

@vytenis4690 5 жыл бұрын

That's amazing video man. Great job out there!

@benmcgee3467 6 жыл бұрын

Those are some skills my man. Awesome custom exhaust.

@davidrucci 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are absolutely fantastic. Just wanted to say thanks! 🙏🤙

@richochett404 3 жыл бұрын

great job.nice fit,nice sound,great welds.

@StrykerWolf92 6 жыл бұрын

"Your Ad Here" sticker is hilarious

@lynel1985 4 жыл бұрын

isnt that a Jon Lajoie thing?

@danielh4995 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a bandsaw, those really do make custom exhaust/ tubing work much easier. Exhausts are some of my favorite welding projects. I just finished a stainless axle back section for a racecar to replace a blown out muffler. I will have to try some of that flux, back purging it with argon was a bit of a pain. Very nice work, and nice car. Im sure it was a bit loud with only the resonator but if thats what the customer wanted that is all that matters.

@meezylife673 4 жыл бұрын

Let’s admit NO ONE expected that exhaust sound 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@InClaymont 2 жыл бұрын

Except anyone familiar with rotary engines. It is a typical rotary sound. Sounds even better (louder) with a hood exit.

@ScottO84 2 жыл бұрын

The guys getting ready to mount my longtube headers and modify a new resonator to fit into the existing catback now have a whole new standard for the quality I expect of their fab work.

@mechanicalmanny494 3 жыл бұрын

This kind of works needs a lot of patience, awesome work 👍

@jonathonher 4 жыл бұрын

Very clear documentary!!! Took in a lot of info.

@tylandahlstrom5417 4 жыл бұрын

wicked cool and wicked loud and very nice sounding

@Freetheworldnow 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent work!

@SahRizalx 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome straight, love the rev sound, idle sound out of breathe though.

@johnchamberlain395 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job!! Sounds good to me. Keep up the great work!!!

@fentonbrewer 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic sound beautifully made

@biartchnicyndi 8 ай бұрын

Awesome work on that exhaust

@ButBigger42 6 жыл бұрын

The angle finder on the pipe in the band saw was a great tip.

@TheFabricatorSeries 6 жыл бұрын

Angry Beard Man Sir! It's a tube.

@ButBigger42 6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Just making sure you're paying attention.

@ar15fantate 3 жыл бұрын

THAT was a professional install, folks!

@gregsochor 6 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of an angry rotary, but I bet your neighbours just love you for firing that up late in the evening!

@dirtyrottenchristos 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect car for daily driving 😎 and it s not that loud _ i like the way you work, very nice video

@mcoa5772 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing! Love it!

@AliA-jr3iv 5 жыл бұрын

Very clean job and mad sound

@juanfarello4676 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work on that exhaust!

@MullnerFab 6 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite cars and engines. It’s loud and in your face. I’m sure the owner knew what they where getting into when they went to you for the work. Awesome job man

@TheFabricatorSeries 6 жыл бұрын

TheJeepKitchen erikmullner Sure did. He supplied the resonator haha.

@MullnerFab 6 жыл бұрын

Do your customers want to stay out of the spot light? I’d love to see their reactions to the work you have done.

@TheFabricatorSeries 6 жыл бұрын

TheJeepKitchen erikmullner Some do - some don't. I also get a lot of work from out of town and never meet the customer in person because they only send the car. Only a couple clients have appeared in vids to date.

@bernardlatuner5134 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations from France ! :-D You did a verry good job !

@eastendguy485 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work!

@ibntariq4457 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great vid! It helps out a lot

@jasoncampbell4723 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good. Looks good sweet RXR!

@matthewlillard6089 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@weldingempire Жыл бұрын

A very gracious entry to a lowered car. I am almost 45 now, but I still love the stance so all my cars are on bags so I can get in and out with a "little" more coordination and less cracking of my joints🤫