I was told I might get better luck posting these in the fabrication section so here it is


1. Can I use an arch welder for my exaust set up? Im gonna weld 2.5 SS piping. Someone told me the arch welds would crack because of exhaust temps.
2. How effecient are Whitey bends?
3. How well would hightemp silicone work as gaskets for my T25 D16a6 crx si set up?
4. apparently I have a different T25 exhaust housing on my T25 turbo, so the wastegate arm dosent meet where its supposed to attach. I might just tap new holes but ive never done this so I dont know... Also I thought about bending the wastegate arm. could I test it by using a compresser to blow air in the wastegate and watch it push out?
5. any tips about buildng a CHEAP T25 downpipe?


ThANKS
~Adam

 

1. yes you can and you don't need to spend time to study metallurgy and worry more about cracks because the welds are arc welded for a simple exhaust....

2. i have no clue what whitey bends are

3. don't use a liquid gasket for your exhaust work, exhaust pipes flex, bend, and vibrate chewing through a rubber gasket compound.

4. if bent, even if it pushed out, it would not open the gate as far as needed to prevent boost creep. lengthen the rod by cutting it and welding a new piece inbetween.

5. go to a local mom and pop exhaust shop and have them mock you one up...it will be cheap and save you major headaches and time, have them mock it up on the car....it won't fit otherwise....the odds are not on your side. Or buy bends from jcwhitney and weld it up yourself.

 

Thank you very much Checking. Glad to see someone with awnswers!

Anyone else?

 

ARC not ARCH

 

^ noted