what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?
 

Hey is 16 guage sheet metal a bit thin for endtanks on an intercooler? how thick should the endtanks be?

Or do i use Aluminum for the endtanks?

Re:what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?
 

aluminum man.. your chiller is alum and you need to use the same metal.. 3/32" should be good

Re:what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?
 

where can i go to get aluminum?

Re:what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?
 

machine shops or welding shops.. i have some T6061 plate aluminum here i could sell you if you cant find any

Re:what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?
 

how much would you like to sell?

I just called a metal sheet company. And it goes for 3X3 ft/$30. That's damn expensive. :o

Nevermind, that is just one company. Other company sells for 1 lbs/ 50 cents.

Re:what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?
 

what do i use to cut the Aluminum sheet?

Re:what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?
 

i use a hand hacksaw

Re:what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?
 

is it hard to cut?