Who here has arc welded a log type manifold and what tips can you give. Also has anyone heard of Supermissile Rod electrodes I heard somewhere these are awesome for welding manifolds but I cant find them anywhere.

 

ARC welding anything is pretty much going to suck *** if you ask me. That's caveman welding.
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beats fluxcore sometimes, course that sucks too.

 

would be next ro impossible to make an arc manifold.

 

It can be done fairly easy. Bongnak on here used to arc weld log manifolds. Welds came out pretty crappy but it definitely worked and the welds held up

 

i would figure id work fine,arcs weld some thick ----. prob just look shitty

 

Arc welding is pretty badass on straight thick metals.
Arc welding on a round surface is about as easy as tying your dick in a knot though.

 

What did you guys use to make your manifolds? Here's the thing I need an A/C compatiable manifold so I figured I'd just have to make one

 

I have a $120 arc welder that runs on the standard 120 volt and i weld ---- fine. true it is hard to get it to look pretty always, but i have welded multiple charge pipes and an almost full exhaust. the welds hold fine and my welder is a POS. with a good arc welder, the welds are as good as MIG's. too many people hate on arcs.

 

arc beads can look fine if you just take some time to practice. (by some, i mean a good couple hours). i'll always have mad love for the tig welder though.