DIY SS Bottom Mount Manifold
12-10-2009, 06:27 PM
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sweeeet - i'm assuming yours is a 120V? ...there might be hope for me afterall! How hard was it to weld on the v-band? I have this road block in my mind that I can't mig anything over 1/8...more like 1/16. I assume a vband is MUCH thicker. I know I can flux 1/8...but yeah.
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12-10-2009, 11:24 PM
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definately not thicker than 1/8"
**** would weigh 500 lbs for an exhaust.
you can weld one on 120. i have done it. 220 just gives you better control over the wire and how much it jumps.
**** would weigh 500 lbs for an exhaust.
you can weld one on 120. i have done it. 220 just gives you better control over the wire and how much it jumps.
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12-11-2009, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by sbkcocker499;
Looks great
Originally Posted by TurboTim;
Looks like a great first start! Good job. EDIT: and definitely nice using v-bands!!
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12-11-2009, 04:46 AM
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sweeeet - i'm assuming yours is a 120V? ...there might be hope for me afterall! How hard was it to weld on the v-band? I have this road block in my mind that I can't mig anything over 1/8...more like 1/16. I assume a vband is MUCH thicker. I know I can flux 1/8...but yeah.
The closeups were of one of the v-bands and the flex joint. Both thick metal and both welded very very easily. The rest was fairly difficult because if I didn't move fast enough it would blow through very easily. Especially if there was a gap to fill. Also I should note that I didn't grind off the aluminized coating on the pipes so the welds do look dirty.
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12-11-2009, 10:02 AM
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My v-bands warped a little bit too when stan put them on. I just put on a small smear of exhaust gasket sealer paste stuff (that is supposedly good to 2000 degrees) and clamped them down really tight. No leaks yet, so I'm sure you don't have anything to worry about 
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12-11-2009, 12:59 PM
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man...this is encouraging to hear. Your stuff looks good. and if a 120V welder is capable with that... I should start buyin some metal! ...and a chop saw... and a grinder. dangit!!! soo many tools to buy 
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12-12-2009, 02:05 AM
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one last thing... what gauge are people using for exhaust work (midpipes, downpipes) and manifolds (turbo manifolds). I hope I can also make money from my welder. This is a good tutorial thread
I should stop buying car parts...and make them instead.
I should stop buying car parts...and make them instead.
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12-13-2009, 05:39 PM
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Man. So wait, did you get full penetration MIGing with your 120V welder? I was under the impression that "twice as thick of 16g" was past the limit for those welders.
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12-13-2009, 08:42 PM
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the 120 welders can get full penetration in metal up to like 1/4" thick, if you bevel and do a few passes. I have a Hobart handler 175 mig, and for hobby and welding jobs its great, nothing it couldn't handle yet. Hobart is the cheaper segment of miller.
Hobart Welders 500500A Reconditioned Handler 140 MIG, Flux Cored 140 Amp Welder
this would be a great 120 welder, i bought mine reconditioned from toolking and it came basically brand new.
Hobart Welders 500500A Reconditioned Handler 140 MIG, Flux Cored 140 Amp Welder
this would be a great 120 welder, i bought mine reconditioned from toolking and it came basically brand new.
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