Can cut titanium pipes be repaired???
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Wesley Chapel Fl
Yes they can be repaired but not likely by a muffler shop. Ti needs to be Tig welded and by someone that is familuar with welding Ti. I have never seen a "muffler shop" with a Tig welder let alone one that can weld Ti. I would check around to your local fabricators and find one with Ti experience.
Tech Contributor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
It has to be TIG welded with a special process! he shop must be familuar with Ti and set up to weld it. They have to use a special shield gas and it has to be very clean!! Unless your getting them for a steal, find an un-cut set. You will probably speng $75 $100 to get them welded.
I have seen them go for $375-$500 IN THE C5 PARTS FOR SALE SECTION.
Bill
I have seen them go for $375-$500 IN THE C5 PARTS FOR SALE SECTION.
Bill
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From: Paducah KY
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This sounds like a good price on a set for sale on Z06Vette forum.
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81009
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81009
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From: Redsox, Pats, Celts & Bruins !!! Redsox Nation !!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Stay away and get an uncut set, IMHO
Less hassle and less worries.
They are for sale all the time here and on www.z06vette.com
Good luck
Less hassle and less worries.
They are for sale all the time here and on www.z06vette.com
Good luck
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Originally Posted by screw991le
Stay away and get an uncut set, IMHO
Less hassle and less worries.
They are for sale all the time here and on www.z06vette.com
Good luck
Less hassle and less worries.
They are for sale all the time here and on www.z06vette.com
Good luck
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Havin' fun in Frederick, MD!!!
St. Jude Donor '05 '09
I tried welding titanium once. Have you ever seen magnesium burn? 
Titanium is not quite as aggressive, but almost! That's the reason it has to be inert gas welded.
Titanium is not quite as aggressive, but almost! That's the reason it has to be inert gas welded.
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