making a down pipe
i'm about to weld my own 3" down pipe and was wondering what gauge metal shoul i use and does it matter if i mig or tig it. thanks in advance...
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Re: making a down pipe (DubyaAye)
does anybody know if this is the right flange https://store4.yimg.com/I/cheapturbo_1745_204150 for this turbo http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/148...1800132_vl.jpg? it looks the same but i want to make sure.
Modified by DubyaAye at 10:47 AM 7/11/2003 |
Re: making a down pipe (DubyaAye)
yessir, that is the correct flange
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Re: making a down pipe (DubyaAye)
mig or tig is fine...16 to 18 gauge is adequate
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Re: making a down pipe (Paul_Vang)
Down pipes are pretty forgiving.. if its stainless I would tig it.
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Re: making a down pipe (Overblown-Teg)
I like to tack the bends together with a MIG while mocking the downpipe up on the engine. Once everything fits to my liking I have it TIG welded. The TIG yeilds nice looking, strong welds, and smaller profile welds.
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quick question...
dubyaAye has the 5 bolt turbo and 5 bolt flange... the turbo i purchased has a hole on the turbo...next to the compressor wheel... probably for the internal wastegate.... can i just make my downpipe with the flange just covering the hole... ? or do i need to put a piece of metal to weld it closed thanks |
Re: (202B)
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can i just make my downpipe with the flange just covering the hole... ? </TD></TR></TABLE> Just cover it. |
Re: (Scott - 93HB Si)
yep just cover it up and weld away. 3 in is a tight fit on there. you get pretty close to the edges, but you should be cool. i just migged mine up last week and for the hour my car ran, it worked great https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif
good luck later |
Re: (Burke)
does anybody know where to get the dp flange cheap?
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Re: (DubyaAye)
http://www.uniquemotorsports.com and http://www.roadraceengineering.com make sell various flanges cheap.
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