MIGging stainless exhaust
#1
MIGging stainless exhaust
I have a little 110v MIG machine (Lincoln 140C), a bottle of 100% argon, and a bottle of C25. I want to add a resonator to my stainless Enthuza 3". I'm reading conflicting info on whether this can be done well. I had good results with the mild steel downpipe but apparently stainless needs more juice. Anyone done it with similar equipment? What wire and gas did you use?
#5
I plan to do the same thing with my Linconln 140c. My plan of attack is to use Lincoln Blue Max MIG 308LSi wire and experiment with what little 75%-Ar/25%-CO2 gas I have left. From what I've been reading an Ar/Co2 mix with ~2%CO2 should work much better. Let me know how the 100%Ar works.
#17
I finally got around to adding a resonator to my stainless exhaust. It was really easy. Just like working with mild steel. And holy **** my car is quiet now! The difference a little 10" long resonator makes is amazing.
I used 308 wire (.030) and tri-mix gas (which was kind of pricey).
I used 308 wire (.030) and tri-mix gas (which was kind of pricey).
#18
I havent tried it myself, so I cant say for sure... But more experienced people have told me to use 100% argon with stainless mig. As well as to Never use flux core as it will cause the welds to rust quicker as well as it is never as clean as gas welding.
#19
You can buy stainless wire to use with a mig spool gun and it shouldnt rust.
I havent tried it myself, so I cant say for sure... But more experienced people have told me to use 100% argon with stainless mig. As well as to Never use flux core as it will cause the welds to rust quicker as well as it is never as clean as gas welding.
I havent tried it myself, so I cant say for sure... But more experienced people have told me to use 100% argon with stainless mig. As well as to Never use flux core as it will cause the welds to rust quicker as well as it is never as clean as gas welding.
Flux core doesnt rust faster, but will rust like any steel weld. but it spatters like a ************. Have to coat the area around the weld area with anti-spatter to get a clean weld.
#20
I never bothered with flux myself, just went right to gas welding. Ive watched someone use flux and it was a mess, I dont see a point if you can get gas.