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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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i think ima do my own downpipe since everyone else seem like they gonna charge me a arm and i leg

what AMP welder would be strong enough to do this?
or what kind?

and i should have been done with this kit a while ago tryin g to get it done
pics are here at www.artistontheloose.com in the projects section
check'em out

Old Mar 11, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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50 bucks from BMC racing in the classifieds section they will make ya a downpipe
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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Good Looking man!!!!
i haven't checked in there in while
think i might gettin this after a few emails
thanks

...i still want a welder thou
but i'll settler the the downpipe now
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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does any one gas weld? or do most of you use a mig welder?
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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my mig uses gas
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 02:11 AM
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oxy/ace welding (gas welding) method is good, but hard to perfect it from what I heard. The bad thing I heard about oxy/ace setup is that it heats up the hole metal and it warps more VS if it were a MIG welder. Id get a MIG welder. Its easy to learn and use. If your really good at it, get a TIG welder. MIG welders uses gas because of the sheilding the wire (by using mig wire). There is also a fluxcore wire which does not require the use of a co2/argon mix tank. Oh, if you looking for a welder Id suggest looking for one with a MIG capability! so atleast you wont be buying two welding machines.

hope this helps....I dont know much about welding! I have 5 mintues of experience! thats all...im just a newbie myself

Old Mar 12, 2004 | 03:28 AM
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Get a MIG/Flux core combo. In case you run out of gas you can use a flux core wire. MIG will have better result than flux core though. A MIG welder with the right parts can also weld aluminium and stainless steel. TIG welding is the hardest to learn, but makes the best weld. TIG welders are usually a lot more expensive too.
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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how much do MIG welders run and whats a good brand?
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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good brands that I know would be Miller or Hobart..

They range from prices of $400-600 depending on model and brand.

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