Metal Sculpt

Metal Sculpt Custom automotive fabrication and performance workshop based in Capalaba QLD

www.metalsculpt.com.au

Metal Sculpt will be closed from 13th-16th July. Taking a much needed holiday over in Queenstown NZ. All messages and wo...
12/07/2026

Metal Sculpt will be closed from 13th-16th July. Taking a much needed holiday over in Queenstown NZ. All messages and work requests will be responded to on Friday 17th, thank you

Chris's gorgeous Mazda Rx-3 wagon! We will be replacing the low compression 12A engine with a healthy 13B bridgeport and...
10/07/2026

Chris's gorgeous Mazda Rx-3 wagon! We will be replacing the low compression 12A engine with a healthy 13B bridgeport and making crossmembers to suit, then fabricating a stainless exhaust system.

Being a left hand drive means we have plenty of header clearance with no steering box to worry about 👌

A fun job to finish the week off, we fabricated a 3" stainless axle-back system for Jacob's BMW 330i. Topped off nicely ...
03/07/2026

A fun job to finish the week off, we fabricated a 3" stainless axle-back system for Jacob's BMW 330i. Topped off nicely with 4" burnt titanium tips, a diffuser install and incorporating the factory cut-out valve 😊

First major job for the Starlet turbo conversion was bolting the turbo up and making a complete stainless exhaust system...
30/06/2026

First major job for the Starlet turbo conversion was bolting the turbo up and making a complete stainless exhaust system. The downpipe incorporates a 3D printed fl**ge for the transition from T28-3.5", with a flex joint to help with cracking.

The exhaust then tapers to 3" as it enters the tunnel, runs through two Growl Elite mufflers and ends with a 3.5" tip. All v-banded with a fresh set of rubbers 😊 air intake and cooler pipes next.

Glen's Land Cruiser in for a heap of fab work to suit a 1UZ V8 engine conversion. We modified the supplied headers for v...
29/06/2026

Glen's Land Cruiser in for a heap of fab work to suit a 1UZ V8 engine conversion. We modified the supplied headers for v-band outlets, then ran a twin 2.5" stainless system with high flow cats and resonators. These join up into a single 3" muffler at the diff.

We also fitted twin 3" Matthew Davis cut-out valves tucked up nice and high for a stealthy appearance. Finished up by modifying the factory fuel tank for a Walbro 525 fuel pump 👌

Exhaust finished up for EURO2L! Fabricated a single 3" stainless system, with a recirculated wastegate pipe. The origina...
21/06/2026

Exhaust finished up for EURO2L! Fabricated a single 3" stainless system, with a recirculated wastegate pipe. The original rear muffler and cut-out valve was retained and used in the new setup 😊

T28 turbo setup completed for the workshop Starlet! Mirror polished to perfection by Joel Seeto Metal Polishing 👌Some fe...
15/06/2026

T28 turbo setup completed for the workshop Starlet! Mirror polished to perfection by Joel Seeto Metal Polishing 👌

Some features include 3D printed transitions for the turbine inlet and outlet, easily fits a 3.5" downpipe. The manifold was hand fabricated using random 32NB stainless elbows I had lying around the shop, and an assortment of 3D printed jigs to assist with turbo placement and elbow cutting. The wastegate has been ported to help with boost control.

For a sub $1000 setup that was thrown together over some late nights between building clients cars, it's turned out quite nice 😊

Some updates on the rotary KE70 build! The 13B is home for the final time after a heap of fab work including:-Transmissi...
13/06/2026

Some updates on the rotary KE70 build! The 13B is home for the final time after a heap of fab work including:

-Transmission crossmember to suit the R154
-Converted to an S1 Sequential shifter
-Custom transmission tunnel, raised and widened significantly using a Castlemaine Rod Shop kit
-Dropped crossmember, added 5mm steel gussets to engine mounts
-Welded heater hose outlets on firewall

All blended and painted to finish off, now the fun stuff can begin... intercooler, radiator and turbo manifold are up next 👌

3D printed stainless steel turbo manifold finished up for EURO2L! A very enjoyable experience to put this together and h...
08/06/2026

3D printed stainless steel turbo manifold finished up for EURO2L! A very enjoyable experience to put this together and have it fit the exact same as the CAD model... not sure I'll ever make a steam pipe manifold again 😅

The 316L material also welded very nicely after trialling some new prep techniques. Up next are a stainless downpipe and recirculated wastegate section.

3D printed turbo manifold about to go together for EURO2L! I've been very excited to do a completely 3D printed manifold...
05/06/2026

3D printed turbo manifold about to go together for EURO2L! I've been very excited to do a completely 3D printed manifold for some time, this was the perfect opportunity.

Some features include:
-Printed from 316 stainless steel
-1.25" runners (same as commonly used steam pipe)
-G25-G35 turbine v-band fl**ge
-40mm wastegate fl**ge
-1/4 b**g included for EGT/EMAP sensors
-EGT provisions on all runners

The collector itself will be for sale on the website after testing for any weld issues this weekend. The jig was also made using a combination of 3D printing and scanning. I tested this method on the manifold build for my personal Toyota Starlet and found it to be extremely accurate.

Stay tuned for results!

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Shed 4/82 Redland Bay Road
Capalaba, QLD
4157

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