what would be a good first tig welder to make turbo manifolds and exhausts, that isn't too exspensive?

 

Miller TIG Welder - Diversion 165 AC/DC

Mfg Industrial Price: $1,617.00
Cyberweld Price: $1,275.00

this is all you dude.

 

I bought a synchro wave 200 non water cooled but it works great for pretty much anything...ive done alum, stainless, and ti with it.

paid 1400shipped 3yrs ago.

 

anyone else have any other ideas?

 

If Im not mistaken, I think those syncros are close to $2000 now.....

Its gonna be hard to beat the diversion 165. Its got the best bang for the buck at THAT price.....If your willing to go up to the 2000-2700 range you have quite a few more options.

If you have no interest in welding aluminum, you can pick up the maxstar 150 on ebay for under $1000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

Look on Craigslist... I got my Sync 500 for $600.

 

while were on this subject, Ive come across an econotig for 900$ w/ cart. Is that a reasonable price and how is that machine

 

1400ish new.


I'm trying to find some type of miller syncrowave in the chicago area used for under 1500. Not having any luck either.