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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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hey guys, really about to order my charge pipes now.... still debating going stainsless or just steel but anyway, how do each of them react to a mig welder
? unfortunatly i dont hjave acces to a tig so mig it will be , and i dont know much about welding but i do know diffrent metals react diffrent to diffrent welders.......

also, im looking to buy my bends.... anyone know of anyone cheap

right now im looking at bends from CCA....
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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just buy aluminized steel mandrel bent exhaust tubbing.
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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is the steel from CCA aluminized will that make it hader to weld

any clue where to get it for a good price

cca has 90 bends for 10.50 for steel and 15 for stainless..... you think i can find it cheaper than that?
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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let me know where you get it cheapest cuz i still need to order mine
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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these people have lots of that stuff, check ebay also
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...p-8837/c-10101
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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Default Re:welding charge pipes----- steel/stainless???

i know what ID is(internal diameter) and OD (outside diameter)

but whats this ID/OD or OD/OD stuff

i was hoping to go with 2.5 ID but i cant seem to find it.....
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Stainless intercooler piping is not necessary. mild steel and just paint it is fine. If your going to spend real money on chargepipes than get aluminum.
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 92hatchattack
i know what ID is(internal diameter) and OD (outside diameter)

but whats this ID/OD or OD/OD stuff

i was hoping to go with 2.5 ID but i cant seem to find it.....
yea id is inside diameter and od is outside diameter or overdosing? :P i got all my charge pipes from that place. i just measured by eye how much i would need then i ordered it, along with a flex pipe. all 2 1/2" od.
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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Custom coach and TunerToys both carry bends. So don't go buying them from some jack that doesn't sponsor your favorite website. :P
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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just pick up steel bends from CCA and paint them black...the money saved can be put elsewhere



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