Skunk Works

Some of the things we work on here at Metalworks I can't tell you about. We have confidentiality agreements with several of out clients. I can show you some pictures but I cannot tell you what they are or the materials used. Enjoy!

Metalworks Exhaust

This photo shows a 304 stainless steel intermediate pipe from a NASCAR Nextel Cup Super Speedway Car that I fabricated last year. The front ends of the tubes are expanded and slip on the header collectors. The center merges directly behind the transmission and the outlet end of the tubes have been “ ovalized” for ground clearance and connect to 1 1/2" thick fabricated tail pipes. The material choice is 304 Stainless Steel because of its durability in the extreme heat environment of stock car racing. Mild steel in this application is prone to overheating and cracking.

Internal and external views of the center merge.

Safety

No "soft walls" here!

Lets just say racing is a little safer today. Notice the track is "paved" with wood. I will post in the future about Boardtracks. Think how far we have come. Today I think our couch sitting "I" know whats good for "YOU" society gets a little safety crazy. Racing, Football and riding motorcycles along with countless other activities responsible adults CHOOSE to do is dangerous and life threating, always was always will be. My best safety tip if you are not willing to get hurt don't do it stay on the couch covered in bubble wrap. For the rest of us we will be having fun living dangerously!

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