Teaching you how to make $1000/day (Turbo Manifold Build Tutorial)

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[@jdalzell3354]

This is John's secret ploy to get everyone else to make manifolds so he doesn't have to anymore.

[@gleaseman]

You are 100% correct 🤣🤣

[@Bromo_Sexual]

Gah damn, that looks like a low profit margin.

[@TechieTard]

Thanks for the heads up, I'm not about to do his work for him!

[@Bromo_Sexual]

Why was my previous comment deleted?

[@davidpuente2876]

This is why people pay you the money they do. You don’t always find this level of quality and detail. Hats off to this man for making it and sharing his knowledge for anyone to use. Do the work and it will unfold the path.

[@tooththrhr]

I started building and selling turbo manifolds thanks to this video. I sell them cheaper than you, and soon you will be out of business. For this i am eternally grateful. Me and the kids are goinh to disneyland for the third time this year.

[@gleaseman]

Wont take much to take me out of business since I retired from manifold building 4 years ago 👍

[@SupraSav]

Yeah, and my name is King Henry.

[@alexandrelislois-tessier3792]

It does give me hope.. Just converted my shop to a tig welding unit.. Bought my first welding tables.. Portable band saw.. Tig welder ( been welding at the shop for years but first time i bought my own welder ). All that being said i wanted to make motorcycle costum systems.. Did my z1000r , did my wifes... Been posting and trying to get demand.. Fingers crossed.. Hope life smiles back at me the way it worked out for you bud. Thank you for the in depth video.

[@jameslminix6428]

I'm not a manifold maker, nor a certified welder. But I watched the entire video because I can recognize and appreciate the workmanship and skill along with the artistic touch that it takes to build these items. Then, to see the professional touch in packaging the product for shipping. What's not to love? You give any maker the inspiration to "just do it right." My hat is off to you, sir. Great video! Subbed...

[@LeandraGleaseman]

Appreciate you!

[@wirefeed3419]

Yep X2 Nothing finer than watching fine work.

[@rustym.shackelford5546]

Actually, don't be a Welder. There's barely any jobs or work you can find.

[@billymanilli]

That's why I can't stand channels like "whistlin diesel" ... no appreciation or care for other people's hard work... he'd rather destroy it for views (aka: money). ...and to be fair, it was a pretty smart idea to make a ton of money, but I just couldn't do it. Personally, it just saddens me to watch stuff that someone cared about, and put a ton of their time into, get destroyed, ...but a LOT of people (especially kids) LOVE destruction. So it certainly does work to get the views.

[@billymanilli]

@@rustym.shackelford5546 this guy just demonstrated work that you can find... I think his point was; if you have these skills, there are a lot of little niches out there... you just have to find them, or create it, if there's enough demand. I dunno... I'm DONE with working for other people, though. Been a mechanic for 25 years and had enough.. Now, I make custom/replacement race parts for hobby grade RC cars in what used to be my dining room. So much happier, now

[@jackmasci701]

Can’t believe you go to the extent to make that amazing box. Definitely inspired me to up my game

[@faYte0607]

I don't even know why I watched all 26:31 minutes of this, other than to be amused by the craftsmanship and skillsmanship you have, and just overall good vibes from you. Well, I'm a car guy too and this is just fascinating to watch altogether. I was thinking of ways to force fit this into my home garage but after seeing all the big machines you have in the background, I don't think I'll be able to weld at home, or even to have enough things to weld to offset the cost of the equipment. But yes, lots of people would pay over $1,000 for this piece of art.

[@DustyKelley2000]

This is a man who takes his work serious, the absolute attention to detail is amazing. Seeing this manifold almost makes me want to buy a car to put one of those on just for the manifold.

[@JxH]

As you were screwing the lid onto the crate, I was thinking, "I wonder if he's using Robinson screws?" Comedy !!

[@stevecarlisle3323]

We in Canada use Robertson screws, but do the Yanks have Robinson 😂🇨🇦

[@jplcustoms1642]

Awesome job... If I ordered one and got this kind of product, packaged like this. Well done. You've inspired me to start building again.

[@socal240z]

bro! just found this channel i love your no-nonsense style! W channel

[@proximitybeejay3673]

Absolute Legend ! Thank you for sharing this with us and in such detail, i cannot imagine it was easy doing it all for a video and taking the time to do so. This has truly inspired me and im sure 1000's of others. You Sir are a good person and im sure are going a really long way. All the best on your next adventure =)

[@SkizzBrah]

I've learnt Mig and electrode welding way back in highschool (2012-2014) and i've always been into cars and have gotten into modifying but i've also always wanted to be able to fab my own parts and learn how to Tig weld, I love this kind of stuff, your video was super entertaining and very educating brother, keep it up! nice work on 140 FD manifolds!

[@gleaseman]

Thanks! Dive in man, you won't regret it. Having the ability to build anything is a yuuuge asset when it comes to playing with your own stuff 😁

[@Yorchoice1]

I love it ❤️ 💖 Very Very high quality and workmanship done nothing but the best.

[@Mr05sti]

You're a real hidden gem, your channel is gonna pop off quick if you keep it up! Awesome little tips!

[@Woltersracingchannel]

Glad to see videos rolling again

[@gleaseman]

Thanks man!

[@silverlbc3342]

The video is seriously beautiful. It’s pro quality ! What a job you did on this exhaust .. congrats Done the proper way with the back purge, with anti warpage big heat sink and everything, wow And your welds are beautiful Ive done myself a 3inch exhaust from turbo to the tip and tig it for my 944 turbo and I know how hard it can be. Still impressed

[@gleaseman]

Thanks so much! Great work getting out there and building things for yourself!

[@mrvector257]

Wow, that is fantastic attention to detail! All the way down to the shipping container lol. That's a nice cherry on top.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks! Glad ya liked the crate.

[@Ghost_buster_313]

Amazing work! I am a prof. mechanical engineer. I produce manifolds by using modeling software. Seeing manifolds manufactured by hand is truly piece of art. I have learned something new watching your video. Appreciate your work ethics.

[@beauvrt]

You are a G! Thank you. This is the scoop! One a week is still good. That's baller work. Respect 🙏

[@lusher00]

I appreciate the video. This is the content I was searching for. Mostly the encouragement but also some inspiration. I work as an electronics design engineer but don’t really get to do things that require mechanical craftsmanship. It’s something I learned in grade school, high school and college but doesn’t always come into play at a big company when you have a specific job. I really want to build gadgets that require mechanical precision and craftsmanship as well as clever electronics. Now that I have money and a home I have acquired a massive collection of hand & power tools. More recently I got several 3D printers along with a commercial cad/cam package and the skills to use it. It’s only a matter of a few thousand dollars and a weekend to upgrade to a CNC plasma table. Long story short I’ve got lots of mechanical as well as electrical skills but no ideas, direction or encouragement so I just go to work, and wish I was doing something else.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks for sharing this! Believe it or not I completely relate to you. I have experienced the feeling of having tons of ambition but no direction and no encouragement as well. A good mentor of mine always says "leading is lonely" and I've found that to be 100% true. You're in charge, you're the leader of your destiny, and no one else will understand or care until you make enough progress to for people to get it. I've found that to be lonely and uncertain. The hardest thing you can do is decide what YOU want. You've got the skill, and clearly the ambition, so now you've got to search your soul for what you want to do with it. My suggestion is to start where you stand on something much more simple than you think you'd want to do. It really does take baby steps to start something, especially the kind of things you can publically or financially fail on. Your ambition and learned skills will take over and get you to the finish line. No one knows how to get what you want better than you! Hope that helps in some way. I'm also looking for someone to help design a sparking circuit for a tabletop lighter I'm designing. If this is something you can do, reach out - [e-mail]

[@waxore1142]

Thank you so much for all the magnificent tips!

[@triplethreatzxandzedd6746]

This is a great how-to & setup walkthrough! Looking to setup my own part-time shop outside of Peterborough, Ontario in a couple years

[@chrisbrown2174]

Nice work 😎 Thanks for the detailed video 👍

[@carlanthonym]

Excellent video, you did not waste anyone’s time at all. I appreciate videos like this, it helps to make all of us a better fabricator.

[@WrekHouse]

Every proficient tradesman started from zero. Complaining about the time/effort it takes to excel in a skill is the reason you still work in an entry level job. You can start with lower tier equipment and still produce quality work. This idea that everyone wants to get rich quick and instantly be at a pro level has me worried about the future youth.

[@backseatgamer1813]

So inspired, cannot wait to fill my garage with tools to do this kind of thing. I want to use my K24 Miata to learn on. Thanks for the video, man

[@dougstenger4085]

Loved the video. I appreciate the skill you have.

[@driftsamurai29]

This is super encouraging. Thanks. You have surely earned my subscription.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks so much!

[@tezsullivan6048]

Thanks for the inspiration. Your video was to the point and very instructional. Keep up the great work

[@gleaseman]

Thanks a lot, glad you got something from it!

[@NavySturmGewehr]

Make me want a tig welder so bad! I used to be fantastic with mig. Thank you for sharing this, hopefully one day I'll be able to respond with my own manifold build!

[@gleaseman]

I can't wait for that!!

[@psychicer5022]

I'm pretty new to welding, and have an Fd... this video speaks to me. my stainless tacks are great, but i just cant get it going and end up cooking the metal just gotta keep practicing

[@raphaelhamm3853]

Beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail!

[@benjamincompian2562]

Great Video . Been welding over 30 plus years . Im Gunna try this .

[@gleaseman]

Love hearing that!

[@smartiesnestle6679]

I’m Canadian too man Im going to start from scratch and show my journey what you say is so true I’ve experienced it thru concrete but I want to start a welding business now thanks for the advice

[@gleaseman]

That's great to hear, I'm excited for you!! Consider reading the book "think and grow rich."

[@MikeFico998]

Beautiful work man!

[@markironmonger223]

Love the look of the finished product. It shows that you put the time and effort into doing it right, which is the real message of the video I believe. Also, as a Canuck living abroad the fastener situation can get really funny considering nobody else has a dependable wood screw design. Like way goofier than the US.

[@murmur3966]

Hello Hello From Victoria Canada!!! If I had anyone like you when I took ""Mechanics Shop"" in high school, I'd be a welder for sure. I have only had experience with stick, but after watching this video, I'm thinking of getting a little VEVOR TIG/MMA Plasma Cutter 3 in 1 Welder, because you inspired me and I'll see what kind of trouble I can get into. 🙂 I never subscribe on the first date, but halfway through the episode I liked the video so much that I hit the thumbs up and subscribed. I can't wait to check out more on your channel so keep up the awesome content and your channel will really catch on I'm sure. I hope you stay safe, have good luck, good health and are as happy as you can possibly be in all your future endevours. 🤘😁👍

[@Verticalpedalgarage]

That’s some clean ass work man! Hats off to you!

[@ndought]

I was an aluminum/thinwall tig welder in the navy. Could fabricate anything in our shops they were stocked, I miss that. Loved watching this, makes me want to get some equipment!

[@gleaseman]

I hope you do!

[@exzodius_2578]

awesome video, i remember seeing a couple of these manifolds online always thought they looked badass

[@gleaseman]

Right on, thanks a lot!

[@allenbrown7820]

Great video! Love the zip tie trick.Learn something new everyday. The shipping crate is awesome! Be Safe!

[@gleaseman]

Thanks so much!

[@justintasht1067]

Absolutely fantastic work looks amazing

[@gleaseman]

Thanks!

[@jfl-mw8rp]

Great Work! You should have a video on making the fixtures. You can have a great looking manifold but if the fit is off a 1/4 inch, it's a $1600 paperweight. Also, the fixture cost has to be added in. For a one off it can be a deal breaker.

[@notanymore9471]

The fixture is easy the hard part is building the first one on the car. Then you build the fixture around the first part. Then you reverse engineer the first part.

[@jfl-mw8rp]

Right. That's what I ment.

[@Posibrian]

I cringed at that gap.

[@77knives]

Thank you so much for posting.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks for giving the time to view it ✌️

[@GzheeQue]

Bro, amazing workmanship and work ethic. This is how to make an amazing product: putting in the time and elbow grease to make it as perfect as possible - the rewards are in the effort. Top Job. Cheers.

[@gleaseman]

Huge thanks ❤️

[@MateWiggy]

Great process. 👍

[@subdynoman]

DUDE! I need to make a custom intake for a 13b i got a 13b in a 64 vw bug. OMG those cnc flanges are perfect 🥰

[@boostedworx368]

Very nicely done man! Love the content. Keep it up💯✌

[@gleaseman]

Appreciate it man!

[@peters5333]

John. Great video. Inspiring.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks!

[@drivingsideways2319]

Amazing looking manifold brother and that box 📦 what a touch something so simple but it adds SO MUCH to the end product. One day i will own the dream car an FD and get a chance to knock out my own manifold

[@trading-university.]

Awesome. And great attention to deal with the packaging.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks!

[@0xBerto]

Subscribed. Because; skill set, self starter type, right amount of context and length. Dig it. But some us come from 3D print and electronics land. So yeah, different type of builder. Would love to learn more. Anyway, subscribed! Thank you

[@TurbineResearch]

You do great work ❤

[@patricksargent6896]

Great job watched the whole video

[@darrynjames]

Awesome video and I really enjoyed watching your process. Wanting to go out on my own eventually and this is the kind inspiration that really helps 👌

[@gleaseman]

Thank you! Get it done man! No better time to start than now.

[@joelveilleux98]

I love it. Nice work.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks!

[@mememe5231]

Great video, very informative!

[@gleaseman]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@boostismagic]

Those flanges are on another level

[@johnnystewart9389]

you've affirmed my thoughts that making manifolds looks time consuming and frustrating.. but inspired me to try making one anyhow! thank you!

[@gleaseman]

Yup, they're a total pain in the ass but that's why they pay well. You can do it!

[@wmaxon44]

fantastic video

[@rickfazzini22]

Very skillfully executed Sir! You make it look easy and I’m sure it’s anything but.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks so much!

[@Digital24dash]

Great video

[@EnigmaGarage]

New ish fabricator on my 6th or so turbo build (almost to 1k subs! lol) and this gives me the push to step my game up. Never made a jig for anything and seriously feel like I need to make that step and get a cheap fixture table. Thank you for the motivation!! T Gleason here too, maybe we are related? LOL jk!

[@LeandraGleaseman]

Subbed!

[@stankywankykime1475]

Incredible makes me want to buy a tig welder and teach myself.

[@gleaseman]

A welder, grinder, and access to KZbin is all you'll need! ✌️

[@garywinkel1831]

Man, top notch work there. I hope you do make good $ for the work you put in. You have a skill that is in demand!

[@gleaseman]

Thanks so much!

[@CalvinRonk-ft3ej]

Great video very informative, thanks.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks for watching!

[@superprofessionalgarage7917]

Thank you 🖤

[@jeffmayo6002]

Bro i had to disect my headers last year and re weld them to clear. It was a struggle using a crap welder. thin wall tube a deathwheel and sawzall to make the cuts. This is a gorgeous piece and well worth the cost. My headers have pinholes everywhere and definitely arent flat against the block

[@ayadealjanabi1544]

Always trust a welder that doesnt need/use gloves. A true master of their craft!

[@indigoskywalker]

I agree with many other comments here, John is worth $1000/day, no amateur could create a manifold that good and sell it $1000

[@JaywithdaK]

Gave me so much inspiration. I’ve been talking about jumping into the industry for a couple years. Did you go to welding school or just buy a welder & send her?

[@Daniel_Persson_page]

nice work mate piece of art 💯👌

[@gleaseman]

Thanks!

[@rowdy15e10]

impressive skill and fine workmanship but the thing that impressed me most........rocking the calculator watch

[@gleaseman]

Thanks a lot! Nice attention to detail 👌

[@subdynoman]

Ddduudee that crate i can turn in to a badass book shelf speaker! Omg!!!

[@the_hate_inside1085]

Removing the discolorations near the heat affected zone should be a no brainer. This was always done on stainless, when I did welding school. This is important to prevent corrosion among other things, as the hot arc removes chromium from the surface layer, creates a bunch of unwanted oxides, and leaving it with reduced resistance.

[@gleaseman]

You're right. This would be unacceptable in the commercial world, but it sells manifolds in the car world.

[@johannesheckers2734]

Not totally true, refineries often want to see the color in the weld. Brushing your weld can also make it look like your trying to hide that you cooked it. But for the most companies want you to remove the color.

[@MikesFitnessGoals]

Yes, function first. Discover the importance of pickling and passivation for stainless steel surfaces. Major props to Gleaseman for fab skills. Btw, polishing stainless headers with coarse scotchbrite and ATF will prevent the ashen surface after heat cycling headers. A short term maintenance trick for race weekend.

[@wookiefable]

Thanks mate, good video.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks!

[@TechieTard]

Hell, I'm a carpenter, I don't know how I got here, but I'm going to make a manifold now :)

[@matthewsmith1909]

I'm a welder and have been doing it for a little while. I bought a nice Everlast welder for home a year ago and haven't done much with it. I also love cars and building things. Would love to figure out how to work for myself like this.

[@MNWAKEnBAKE]

flower mill is hands down my go to;)

[@gleaseman]

Glad to hear it! Going to be diving into that eventually on here.

[@jdavis2082]

Truly inspirational, and I hope to soon begin my own journey in fabrication! Fu_laboratories is coming soon to a KZbin channel near you! And thanks again ☺️

[@k1w115]

Nice one, making good money doing something you love

[@gleaseman]

Thanks man. I love your attitude!

[@DonnyBwelding1]

Have a small shop ... Beautiful work my friend .

[@MikeSmith-nu9wt]

A friend of mine and i made some headers for his dads boat , 502 big block , he took them and had them chromed , they looked profesionally built ..

[@oldsmobiler]

As an Olds guy the Batten Engineering decal caught my eye 😎👍🏼

[@buda18]

dude wtf....this is amazing work. wish i woulda gotten into welding yeaaaars ago. also wish you were closer, id totally come work for free to get some hands on experience and help you pump out more manifolds!

[@redcar2011]

I watched your video. I just wanted to say I looks really nice a work of art 🎨

[@gleaseman]

Thanks, really appreciate it!

[@AtlanticBuilt]

Just starting the video and love where it's going. Keep the content coming man! Lucky your mother doesn't comment on every single thing you post 🤣

[@gleaseman]

Thanks man! Loving your content too, subbed.

[@WeebRemover4500]

to make it easier i would find the tacking function, you can make programs that give a short blast - its supreme for tacking TIG stuff up then, i would avoid grinding it all at an angle at maybe 3 points around so its easier to tack up, then you can weld it a bit and grind the tackpoints away once its secured at other spots

[@henzig8774]

Wow, impressive attention to detail. I started practicing TIG over the winter to build my own turbo kit. Still terrible, but getting there lol

[@gleaseman]

Thanks a lot! Keep at it, welding is just a game of "seat time"

[@Nils_1984]

really nice job! Key is to a have a nice shop for the job to be joyful :Ø)

[@saltymethods2637]

Great video.

[@gleaseman]

Thanks!

[@mikealdag7309]

love the video , attention to detail is amazing and the box was brilliant ! old school principles ! two questions , why are you stopping ? making those jigs for each car is alot of work , time . how did you manage that ? 3 questions lol

[@caddytrader]

awesome... i subbed.

[@imstuner]

Love that zip tie trick!

[@iLL-VAGUE]

Amazing

[@SupraSav]

4:54 tacking parts bare handed while grounding by touching the table with the material, just barely😅 My favourite type of custom fab; the ones with no engineers meddling around.

[@guesswork]

Nice work. 309 is an interesting pick. Usually keep that stuff for carbon steel -> stainless or even the odd modded tool or something. I think it has more chromium and nickel than a 308L so might be some benefit there in this application.

[@MCNappeh]

great vid, do you have any recommendations for a beginner/'hobbyist'/not overly expensive tig welding setup?

[@valentincherkaj3833]

good Job.