The Official EF Discussion Thread
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Re: (fourthgenhatchB17)
i hear GREAT things about TIG welding. unfortunately i've only had my experiences with MIG. I like it, but what i hear about TIG makes me think that its the best way....
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Re: (Jonknee)
I can MIG pretty good. I get a very consistent flux core bead while others make nothing but bird poo with it. I have MIG'd with gas also, which is a lot better. I have dabble with TIg for a minute (literally). I liked it, but it seemed difficult since you have to heat the metal, then look for the hot spot and add rod. again I only got to do that for a minute. didn't want to waste my firend's gas.
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Re: (Jonknee)
Yea TIG is where its at but it can be challenging. Cool thing is you can weld aluminum though. In general, its just a much more precise method. Lincoln precision 450 is what i want. I can settle for less but we'll see.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jonknee »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Tig welding is pure pleasure
, I just got a new high frequency lincoln tig l4 months ago, works ok. was like 2000 even.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is your torch water cooled?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by g2_teg_ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i hear GREAT things about TIG welding. unfortunately i've only had my experiences with MIG. I like it, but what i hear about TIG makes me think that its the best way....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Have you tried it? Its a whole different beast compared to MIG. After a few feet of butt-welds my whole body aches, LOL.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jonknee »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Tig welding is pure pleasure
, I just got a new high frequency lincoln tig l4 months ago, works ok. was like 2000 even.</TD></TR></TABLE>Is your torch water cooled?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by g2_teg_ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i hear GREAT things about TIG welding. unfortunately i've only had my experiences with MIG. I like it, but what i hear about TIG makes me think that its the best way....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Have you tried it? Its a whole different beast compared to MIG. After a few feet of butt-welds my whole body aches, LOL.
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Re: (fourthgenhatchB17)
Oops confused with my home welder, my shop welder is a Miller DYNASTY® 200 SD , I like it, its very portable and weighs probably 25lbs. havnt had any problems and use it probably 6 hours a day everyday.
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Re: (Jonknee)
Oh nice. Ive welded with a brand new miller at school (forgot exact model) but its pretty damn big. I straight up didnt like it. i loved the older miller sync 350lx's. Whatever the new one was just didnt work for me. Of course the lincoln i want is perfect for me.
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Re: (Jonknee)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jonknee »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Old school welders are where its at 
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nice welds!!!!!!!
</TD></TR></TABLE>nice welds!!!!!!!
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Re: (Joey.)
HOLY DEAD THREAD!
I'm thinking about selling my new cell phone too. its an HTC hermes/tytn. aka: ATT 8525. retails over $500. wanting to sell it for $350. I will prolly put it on ebay next week. I love it, but I still have my razer and it works fine.
pics added along with several other items.
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread/2166806
I'm thinking about selling my new cell phone too. its an HTC hermes/tytn. aka: ATT 8525. retails over $500. wanting to sell it for $350. I will prolly put it on ebay next week. I love it, but I still have my razer and it works fine.
pics added along with several other items.
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread/2166806
Re: (civicandy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicandy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know what sucks more. The fact that the white EF above is about to lose an oil pan on that curbing or that nobody posts anymore. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Haha,
Haha,
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicandy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know what sucks more. The fact that the white EF above is about to lose an oil pan on that curbing or that nobody posts anymore. </TD></TR></TABLE>
at least that oil pan only hurts him. no more posts hurts the entire EF family...
got my rywire ECU/Jumper yesterday!
at least that oil pan only hurts him. no more posts hurts the entire EF family...
got my rywire ECU/Jumper yesterday!
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at least that oil pan only hurts him. no more posts hurts the entire EF family...
got my rywire ECU/Jumper yesterday! </TD></TR></TABLE>
True.
Arn't those harnesses nice? He does nice work.
at least that oil pan only hurts him. no more posts hurts the entire EF family...
got my rywire ECU/Jumper yesterday!
</TD></TR></TABLE>True.
Arn't those harnesses nice? He does nice work.
Re: (civicandy)
Ive used a couple on friends cars (i make my own) his work is top notch
In related news, im not getting the del slow, found out it has lambo doors
Not to mention I have one two seater and this would be a beater or fs so no go on del slow
In related news, im not getting the del slow, found out it has lambo doors
Not to mention I have one two seater and this would be a beater or fs so no go on del slow
Re: (STDClayton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STDClayton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Holy ****! Nice work!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Your alive
Your alive
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted Chemist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ive used a couple on friends cars (i make my own) his work is top notch
In related news, im not getting the del slow, found out it has lambo doors
Not to mention I have one two seater and this would be a beater or fs so no go on del slow </TD></TR></TABLE>
what happend to the DD ef??
B17fourthgenhatch: What is the deal with your EF buddy? I remeber seeing pics of it years ago, is there anything new, do you still have it etc...??
And to join the welding conversation, I have limited expereince with ARC welding, and moderate expereince with mig welding. I am no pro, but i can make it hold pressure or stay together. I also used flux core vs. gas; there is no comparison the gas make for a much more consistent weld
I would love to do TIG and aluminum welding however i have a hard time plunking down for a TIG when i barely have time to practice/fab w/ the mig. I know you can buy aluminum wire for a MIG, has anyone tried that??
btw, long live the EF thread
In related news, im not getting the del slow, found out it has lambo doors
Not to mention I have one two seater and this would be a beater or fs so no go on del slow
</TD></TR></TABLE>what happend to the DD ef??
B17fourthgenhatch: What is the deal with your EF buddy? I remeber seeing pics of it years ago, is there anything new, do you still have it etc...??
And to join the welding conversation, I have limited expereince with ARC welding, and moderate expereince with mig welding. I am no pro, but i can make it hold pressure or stay together. I also used flux core vs. gas; there is no comparison the gas make for a much more consistent weld
I would love to do TIG and aluminum welding however i have a hard time plunking down for a TIG when i barely have time to practice/fab w/ the mig. I know you can buy aluminum wire for a MIG, has anyone tried that??
btw, long live the EF thread
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Re: (Chronicsinners)
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B17fourthgenhatch: What is the deal with your EF buddy? I remeber seeing pics of it years ago, is there anything new, do you still have it etc...??
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Yup still got it. Im just not a huge fan of posting pics right after i make the slightest of changes, LOL. A lot has changed from a years ago though. Maybe i can talk Nihkon into snapping a few pics of my car and his this weekend.
B17fourthgenhatch: What is the deal with your EF buddy? I remeber seeing pics of it years ago, is there anything new, do you still have it etc...??
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Yup still got it. Im just not a huge fan of posting pics right after i make the slightest of changes, LOL. A lot has changed from a years ago though. Maybe i can talk Nihkon into snapping a few pics of my car and his this weekend.
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Re: (fourthgenhatchB17)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fourthgenhatchB17 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yup still got it. Im just not a huge fan of posting pics right after i make the slightest of changes, LOL. A lot has changed from a years ago though. Maybe i can talk Nihkon into snapping a few pics of my car and his this weekend. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Eric's car is one of my favorite hatches... Its just so crazy clean, and the parts used are are well thought out
Yup still got it. Im just not a huge fan of posting pics right after i make the slightest of changes, LOL. A lot has changed from a years ago though. Maybe i can talk Nihkon into snapping a few pics of my car and his this weekend.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Eric's car is one of my favorite hatches... Its just so crazy clean, and the parts used are are well thought out
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Re: (Rywire)
Well I had some lovely things happen the last couple days. On Wednesday on the way to work at 6:15am the motor died in the sedan, leaving me stranded on the side of a major highway. I had to leave it and get a ride to work. So yesterday I called to have it towed and the guy said to unlock it and leave the key in it, so I went over there at about 1 in the afternoon, unlocked it, left the key because he said he'd be there in 30 minutes to tow it to a friends house. Later the friend called and said, "Hey, you know someone stole your cd player?" Never mind the $265 Nardi steering wheel, let's steel the $50 Walmart CD player. 
I had about 50 CDs in there and those are gone. I haven't been over to check it out, yet, but I bet my Oakleys are gone, too.
That wasn't the worst news. The timing belt broke. It only has about 108k miles on it. When I bought it the previous owner didn't know if it had been changed or not, but since it looked so well maintained I thought surely it had been.
I have heard that it's less likely to have valves bend in a SOHC. Is there any truth to that, or is there a 50/50 chance my motor is shot?
I had about 50 CDs in there and those are gone. I haven't been over to check it out, yet, but I bet my Oakleys are gone, too. That wasn't the worst news. The timing belt broke. It only has about 108k miles on it. When I bought it the previous owner didn't know if it had been changed or not, but since it looked so well maintained I thought surely it had been.
I have heard that it's less likely to have valves bend in a SOHC. Is there any truth to that, or is there a 50/50 chance my motor is shot?
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
They most likely arent bent since the d series is such a low compression. I had a water pump sieze on me once with my d15b2. stripped most of the teeth off the belt and went way off timing. bought a new belt, and reset the timing and it was fine. btw: setting timing on d-series SUCKS!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chronicsinners »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
what happend to the DD ef??
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Still got it, i got the crx, the dd ef and my yota truck.
Na, i broke a t belt on my b16a and the valves where fine. You might be better off just looking for a block (any low milage d16 88-01) and drop it in too. Sohcs are cheep.
what happend to the DD ef??
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Still got it, i got the crx, the dd ef and my yota truck.
Na, i broke a t belt on my b16a and the valves where fine. You might be better off just looking for a block (any low milage d16 88-01) and drop it in too. Sohcs are cheep.
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted Chemist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Na, i broke a t belt on my b16a and the valves where fine. You might be better off just looking for a block (any low milage d16 88-01) and drop it in too. Sohcs are cheep. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, I sold that D from my hatch for $40.
I'm praying the valves are good because that motor ran beautifully, barely broke in at 108k. The timing couldn't have been better, right before Christmas.
Yeah, I sold that D from my hatch for $40.
I'm praying the valves are good because that motor ran beautifully, barely broke in at 108k. The timing couldn't have been better, right before Christmas.