Aluminum piping, where to get it, and how much will i need.
02-22-2006, 05:53 AM
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Aluminum piping, where to get it, and how much will i need.
I need some aluminum bends for my intercooler piping, 2.25 hot side and 2.5" cold side. Not sure if it needs to be unpolished because it is going to have to be welded. Also not sure if this is the best forum to post this in. It will be for a 95 accord, haven't decided to run hot side piping over turbo or clock it down and under it. These pics were on a test fit so dont mind the squished hose and the turbo at an angle. Wheres the cheapest place for piping? I'm not quite sure how manybends i need, any suggestions welcome 
02-22-2006, 06:31 AM
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02-22-2006, 06:34 AM
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ya i emailed him a little while ago, i saw his post on HTM.
What material should i go with, aluminum or aluminized steel. if i get aluminized i'm going to paint it.
What material should i go with, aluminum or aluminized steel. if i get aluminized i'm going to paint it.
02-22-2006, 06:38 AM
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Re: (Turbocivic94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbocivic94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aluminum</TD></TR></TABLE>
02-22-2006, 06:43 AM
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why aluminum, and i have read that you cant weld onto aluinum if it has already been polished. something to do with the chemicals in the polishing agents that react with the welding process. is this true?
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02-22-2006, 07:12 AM
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Re: (93NTEGLS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93NTEGLS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">false. make sure its tig welded. aluminum is a lot lighter and flows smoother</TD></TR></TABLE>
Aluminum can be migged too
Also... it "flows smoother"? Uh... its just pipe... it'll flow the same as alumnized steel piping
People have actually been using some of those ebay aluminum piping kits with success. Cleaning/prep will be key since they are polished/coated... and then tig/mig away. Of course tig is prettier... but a higher end Mig machine with the proper gas/wire/welder... works too
Unless its a race car... and you need all the weight savings possible... I'd just use aluminized and paint it. All depends on your budget really... steel is alot cheaper for parts and welding work.
Aluminum can be migged too
Also... it "flows smoother"? Uh... its just pipe... it'll flow the same as alumnized steel piping
People have actually been using some of those ebay aluminum piping kits with success. Cleaning/prep will be key since they are polished/coated... and then tig/mig away. Of course tig is prettier... but a higher end Mig machine with the proper gas/wire/welder... works too
Unless its a race car... and you need all the weight savings possible... I'd just use aluminized and paint it. All depends on your budget really... steel is alot cheaper for parts and welding work.
02-22-2006, 07:14 AM
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Re: (93NTEGLS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93NTEGLS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">false. make sure its tig welded. [b]aluminum is a lot lighter and flows smoother[b/]</TD></TR></TABLE>
Any facts in fluid dynamics to back up why one metal flows air better than another metal? Alumninum is lighter but I doubt it flows any better than alumnized steal...
Any facts in fluid dynamics to back up why one metal flows air better than another metal? Alumninum is lighter but I doubt it flows any better than alumnized steal...
02-22-2006, 07:16 AM
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Re: (M.A.R.C.)
i can get any material tubing for exhuast kits to intercooler piping all grades and thickness pm me or email me
blemoine02@aol.com
blemoine02@aol.com
02-22-2006, 07:18 AM
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Re: (M.A.R.C.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M.A.R.C. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">:sigh: kenny you never listen to me do you? i thought i told u about the piping on aim?</TD></TR></TABLE>
that was like what, last ngiht?? my puny mind cannot remember things that long ago...
no really, i did forget what you said..
what guage for ic piping, 16guage?
that was like what, last ngiht?? my puny mind cannot remember things that long ago...
no really, i did forget what you said..
what guage for ic piping, 16guage?
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