? for welding x-pipe...
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? for welding x-pipe...
I want to weld the x-pipe in place. What type of weld should be used? Is MIG with argon gas ok? Thanks :cheers:
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Re: ? for welding x-pipe... (3VETTES@HOME)
Has anyone heard cars with the same exhaust, the other with the weld X-pipe and the other with the corsa X-pipe? Are the sounds different? If they are, which one's better? And Why do you think so? How about HP gains? :cool:
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Re: ? for welding x-pipe... (Finnish Vette)
sorry Finnish Vette...I'm talking about what type of ( welding ) material should be used to join two pipes together :chevy
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Re: ? for welding x-pipe... (Finnish Vette)
I'm not sure about the differences..I'm using a magnaflow x-pipe, I can say it has a true X crossover, unlike some of the others :cheers:
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Re: ? for welding x-pipe... (3VETTES@HOME)
Mig (metal inert welding) is fine for exhaust systems. Argon is a inert gas that squeezes the arc to produce a hotter arc. If you can find a mixture of C02/Argon or just 100% C02 you will be fine. I like the FCAW (Flux core arc welding) process. Its the same machine but the wire has flux embbedded in the wire so you do not need to have a inert gas. Have fun!
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Re: ? for welding x-pipe... (borba)
Thanks Borba , I have access to a mig using 75/25 argon mix...I'll give it a try :cheers:
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Re: ? for welding x-pipe... (3VETTES@HOME)
Hi 3Vettes.
I went through a really bad experience with X-Pipe welding. Hopefully my thread(s) will help you out.
I think I removed the pics since the time I posted the threads, but hopefully the text will help.
Eventually, I'll get another X-Pipe installed, and welded correctly.
Regards,
TargaC5
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=150169 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=151852 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=140585
I went through a really bad experience with X-Pipe welding. Hopefully my thread(s) will help you out.
I think I removed the pics since the time I posted the threads, but hopefully the text will help.
Eventually, I'll get another X-Pipe installed, and welded correctly.
Regards,
TargaC5
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=150169 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=151852 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=140585
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Re: ? for welding x-pipe... (TargaC5)
Wow! thanks for providing an eye opening situation!...I think now, I will just clamp into position. Thanks for sharing :cheers:
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Re: ? for welding x-pipe... (3VETTES@HOME)
Wow! thanks for providing an eye opening situation!...I think now, I will just clamp into position. Thanks for sharing :cheers:
Regards,
TargaC5
