First Noob post advice on header build
#11
So has anyone personally used any of these pre-formed jobbies? Do you folks think I can just glob some weld in between the pipes? Also, when final welding is there a particular end I should start from or anything? Pre heat? Like I said I'm a noob at this. Thanks!
#20
I spent quite awhile mulling over the collector welding issue. I tried adding filler in the crack but it was a big ugly mess.
I ended up just welding the ends of the pipe up and adding material to fill the gaps then sliding the collector on and welding it up as suggested above. It seemed to work. I'm going to take it to work and smoke test it for leaks later this week.
Some welds turned out better than others. It's got some obvious issues but I learned a lot and hopefully it will hold up OK.
Fillet welds are easy to make look good. But are they strong?
The collectors were where I had the biggest issues. I was never able to get a nice tight gapless joint "" all the way around. As a result I had consistency and undercut issues.
This one turned out like absolute garbage. I think I got it too hot or something? Sadly it will be one of the most visible welds once it's in the car.
Anyhoo here's the finished product
Installed
Tucks up there nice and tight with plenty of ground clearance.
So I can get low.
Welding experts please give me some feedback.
I ended up just welding the ends of the pipe up and adding material to fill the gaps then sliding the collector on and welding it up as suggested above. It seemed to work. I'm going to take it to work and smoke test it for leaks later this week.
Some welds turned out better than others. It's got some obvious issues but I learned a lot and hopefully it will hold up OK.
Fillet welds are easy to make look good. But are they strong?
The collectors were where I had the biggest issues. I was never able to get a nice tight gapless joint "" all the way around. As a result I had consistency and undercut issues.
This one turned out like absolute garbage. I think I got it too hot or something? Sadly it will be one of the most visible welds once it's in the car.
Anyhoo here's the finished product
Installed
Tucks up there nice and tight with plenty of ground clearance.
So I can get low.
Welding experts please give me some feedback.