welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside
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welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside
This is the streetimport's jdm 4-1 knockoff, in stainless. The craftsmanship is questionable in my opinion. I'd like to get some other opinions and maybe compare with welds on an oem jdm 4-1. The collector is not pretty at all, i'll see if I can get better pics...
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (apexii)
Wow, that is terrible! I can't imagine putting my company's name on that or even be associated with selling something of that quality. It's scary that they can get away with that kind of business.
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (Rene M)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rene M »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Damn that is rough... I can weld beter than that. Where are pictures 4 and 5 taken at?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah Rene it sure is rough. I think I could weld better, and that's not saying much. My lincoln weldpak 155 could have done a better job, IMO.
Those 2 pics are of the bottom of the collector, near the mounts for the skidplate.
lmk if anyone needs better pics...
Yeah Rene it sure is rough. I think I could weld better, and that's not saying much. My lincoln weldpak 155 could have done a better job, IMO.
Those 2 pics are of the bottom of the collector, near the mounts for the skidplate.
lmk if anyone needs better pics...
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (apexii)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by apexii »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yeah Rene it sure is rough. I think I could weld better, and that's not saying much. My lincoln weldpak 155 could have done a better job, IMO.
Those 2 pics are of the bottom of the collector, near the mounts for the skidplate.
lmk if anyone needs better pics...</TD></TR></TABLE>
are you sure that its mig? i dont see any splatter or stains. to me it looks like bad tig
Yeah Rene it sure is rough. I think I could weld better, and that's not saying much. My lincoln weldpak 155 could have done a better job, IMO.
Those 2 pics are of the bottom of the collector, near the mounts for the skidplate.
lmk if anyone needs better pics...</TD></TR></TABLE>
are you sure that its mig? i dont see any splatter or stains. to me it looks like bad tig
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (lamchop0000)
it is tig. the welder was set with way too much current and the guy burned the steel. I think that's horrible, and definitely sub-novice. Maybe those crazy koreans trained monkeys to weld, and that one was done by a monkey
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (apexii)
Bob: Hey Joe!
Joe: Whats up Bob?
Bob: lets start a company and make parts for imports. $$$ yO!
The next morning Bob buys his first welder and starts making headers.
Joe: Whats up Bob?
Bob: lets start a company and make parts for imports. $$$ yO!
The next morning Bob buys his first welder and starts making headers.
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For $150 what do you expect?
If you really wanted to, you could order the header, grind out the welds and reweld it yourself.
Probably would be cheaper than a DC or OEM alternative.
If you really wanted to, you could order the header, grind out the welds and reweld it yourself.
Probably would be cheaper than a DC or OEM alternative.
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (lamchop0000)
It could be MIG with some gas,
I could do much better though and I havent been welding that long I agree with...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2point2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bob: Hey Joe!
Joe: Whats up Bob?
Bob: lets start a company and make parts for imports. $$$ yO!
The next morning Bob buys his first welder and starts making headers.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Needs some work!
I could do much better though and I havent been welding that long I agree with...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2point2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bob: Hey Joe!
Joe: Whats up Bob?
Bob: lets start a company and make parts for imports. $$$ yO!
The next morning Bob buys his first welder and starts making headers.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Needs some work!
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (carbonDelSol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carbonDelSol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It could be MIG with some gas,
I could do much better though and I havent been welding that long I agree with...
Needs some work!</TD></TR></TABLE>
gas or not, mig will splatter.
I could do much better though and I havent been welding that long I agree with...
Needs some work!</TD></TR></TABLE>
gas or not, mig will splatter.
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (apexii)
it looks like a tig weld gone wrong... i mean damn... my brother can weld better than that... and he's only tried it once... and im dead serious
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (98AccordEX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98AccordEX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">theres a reason that ones $229 and the DC is around $400. you get what you pay for</TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly my point. People seem to have a problem with paying for quality or R&D time these days.
Rich
Exactly my point. People seem to have a problem with paying for quality or R&D time these days.
Rich
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (2point2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2point2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bob: Hey Joe!
Joe: Whats up Bob?
Bob: lets start a company and make parts for imports. $$$ yO!
The next morning Bob buys his first welder and starts making headers.</TD></TR></TABLE>
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe: Whats up Bob?
Bob: lets start a company and make parts for imports. $$$ yO!
The next morning Bob buys his first welder and starts making headers.</TD></TR></TABLE>
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: welds on a JDM 4-1 replica header, pics inside (hulkhb)
WOw, im in awe, look at the last pic, the primaries arn't welded all the way around the flange, and just tacked on there. Looks like the flange would get ripped off if your exhaust system isn't flexible enough. 