How do you weld a titanium exhaust ?

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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Default How do you weld a titanium exhaust ?

Im looking to make a Titanium bike exhaust fit my car and need to weld on a flange.

I have a Miller Tig welder.. what more do I need?

I have enough scrap to practice on!
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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You need Ti filler rod and you need to purge it very good. Other than that, welds alot like stainless.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Here's a link that you might find helpful to break the ice on welding titanium.

http://www.rti-intl.com/tag/weld.htm
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Your supposed to weld it in a purge chamber
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Just close all the doors at the shop and open up a few bottles of argon...
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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But make sure you tape around all the doors .
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Formula Racing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im looking to make a Titanium bike exhaust fit my car </TD></TR></TABLE>


hmmmmmm............now thats an interesting thought. aren't they tuned pipes though
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Are you talking about a header or the exhaust?
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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Damn...that is gonna be so loud.

Here's to you Mr. Superriceysoundingexhaustguy making the import scene sounding so good.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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why not slip fit it... jic does it...
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