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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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welding turbo to steel adapter plate...as long as i get good penatration the welds should hold right?
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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yup
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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cool...i was just checking cuz i know i've heard different opinions about welding to a cast manifold and i wasn't sure about the turbo....i'm just gonna weld on an adapter plate to make things easier
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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you might want to heat the cast with a torch and then weld it, jit'll help you get good penetration
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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make sure you use Ni-rod (high Nickel content) for cast iron, heat it up to >300F beforehand, weld it in stitches, and beat it with a hammer as it cools. Cool it slowly (eg in the oven)
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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thanks guys...i'm gonna heat it up...and i have to look at my spool to see what nickel content i have...but thatnks for the info
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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I just use good ol' 6013 rod and laid down 2-3 good HOT beads per side. 4 months of boosting and no cracks
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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yea..i only need it to hold until about july august...thats when i'm planning on droping in a new engine
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