Hey guys, what kind and size of welders are you using to do these projects. I've done a little welding and plan on buying a welder to help me on my projects (one of which is a FI ZC). I'm looking to weld charge pipes, exhaust, etc. Any suggestions?

 

I will second wildmans setup. I think that it is the best bang for the buck to have a small true mig wirefeed with a bottle. The cheap fluxcore migs work too, but they have a lot of slag, and spatter. I do not know if I would trust the welds in a pressure situation unless you add a ton of material. Tig is nice, but expensive and takes a long time to learn how to do well.

 

hobart tigmate runs off a 220 and has a full size argon bottle. still need to make a cart for it.

Beau

 

Ok, so im looking for a MIG welder, but is 80 amp enough? or will i need 130 or more to make some nice charge pipes, intercooler tanks, etc?

 

i just recieved a cheapo 70amp gasless campbell hausfeld... never welded before, so practiced on this old chair i had in the garage, the steel is thin, and it would burn through when i would try to form a bead and move slowly... i could only get decent beads by moving back and forth and going over the weld pretty fast... it doesnt have a control on the welder.. what could be the reason for burnin through?

thanks..

 

burning through is a result from to much heat. your settings are to high.

this is how i see it. spend good money on a welder and it will last you A LONG time.

i bought a little eletric 400$ special thing. and i mean the things a piece of ---- compared to a miller m200. cant weld anything bigger then 1/8" no penetration.

i will classify all eletric (gasless) welders up in a few words.

BAG O ***. worst investment ever.

miller m200 and the air liquide ones are about 1500 cdn. worth every penny.

 

lol, ok well i got this one free.. so i hope i dont ---- up any charge pipes witht his thing... heh