My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header... Now with install pics!!
#61
Re: My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header...
Originally Posted by PhilStubbs
looks like you need to turn up the amps a little. not quite enough penetration, but the fit is nice. im sure it will be a good manifold
Wire speed = amperage
Volts = 'heat'
#62
Re: My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header... Now with install pics!!
wow looks good, good thing that car has a turbo though to match the "flambouyant" styling
you made good progress though good for you. i do belive that ITB's wouldnt be worth the effort on your car though i mean it CAN be done but id wait to get this setup ironed out at least. only thing i have to nit pick is the size of the runners on your manifold (intake). maybe its the picture but um those seem real thin and short.
you made good progress though good for you. i do belive that ITB's wouldnt be worth the effort on your car though i mean it CAN be done but id wait to get this setup ironed out at least. only thing i have to nit pick is the size of the runners on your manifold (intake). maybe its the picture but um those seem real thin and short.
#63
Re: My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header...
Originally Posted by BigWheeze
How would turn up the amps increase penetration? It would make a weld with cold roll and probably not even run a bead. I'd suggest using the proper technique of turning your amps down and voltage up. If you were going to use stick I would turn the current/amps up and long arc for voltage.
Wire speed = amperage
Volts = 'heat'
Wire speed = amperage
Volts = 'heat'
heat = amps
voltage is not changeable..... plug it into a 110/115 or 220/230v outlet......
output is amperage, usually from about 30 amps to the machines max
#64
Re: My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header... Now with install pics!!
Low speed switched to 2 is what I use for thick stuff. Gotta keep wirespeed down on little welders with thick stuff because it heats up too slow. #2 ftw.
#65
Re: My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header...
Originally Posted by BigWheeze
How would turn up the amps increase penetration? It would make a weld with cold roll and probably not even run a bead. I'd suggest using the proper technique of turning your amps down and voltage up. If you were going to use stick I would turn the current/amps up and long arc for voltage.
Wire speed = amperage
Volts = 'heat'
Wire speed = amperage
Volts = 'heat'
Simple fact wire feed welders use a CV or constant voltage power supply. What the operator can adjust is the voltage. Turning up the voltage in turn raises the current, simple fact. If you turn up the voltage and lower the current, you are doing nothing to put more energy into the work piece.
#67
Re: My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header... Now with install pics!!
its up and running, I gotta get some vids. Waiting on my reflash tool to turn the boost up, but IVe put 295 miles on it at 8 PSI with no problems. I get full spool at 1400 RPM, the torque is insane.
#68
Re: My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header... Now with install pics!!
dude this is awesome. Major props to you. You never see stuff like this. My grandfather has a little ford escort that has 300,000 miles on it and he's changed the oil maybe 10 times total ever hah. It's awesome
#69
Re: My mad TyTe JDM Ford Escort header... Now with install pics!!
more updates, its running fine, except it overheats. I reversed the coolant flow through the radiator to make room for the turbo, and now I get cavitation in the waterpump. It only overheats on the highway after 2-3 hours though. Ive put 2K miles on it with no problems, other then that however. My reflash tool is finally here, but I gotta worry about the cooling problems first.