what guage metal do i use to weld endtanks?

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Jun 25, 2003 | 06:56 PM

CivicSiR

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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?

Jun 25, 2003 | 08:14 PM

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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

Jun 26, 2003 | 04:14 AM

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

where can i go to get aluminum?

Jun 26, 2003 | 04:44 PM

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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

Jun 26, 2003 | 05:05 PM

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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.

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

Jun 27, 2003 | 01:07 AM

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

what do i use to cut the Aluminum sheet?

Jun 28, 2003 | 11:43 PM

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

i use a hand hacksaw

Jun 29, 2003 | 01:55 AM

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

is it hard to cut?

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