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Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
Hey,

Anyone know a good shop that can bend me some piping, and also weld some flanges for a DIY turbo kit.

Also any more links on DIY turbo kits for a fox would be handy

Mike
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
turbomustangs.com

jyturbo.com

Sambergs customs can weld those up for you, tits.
 

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Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
Jeesus,

Just looked up the price of TIG welders...../cry screw the DIY kit


Anyone know a good spot to get a TIG welder that doesn't cost 5k?

Time to learn to weld.

Mike
 

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Posted by MUSTANG65_347 (Member # 7249) on :
 
Check out the Miller Diversion 165. I am very happy with the one I got.
 

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Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
Thats not bad, like 1300 for the Diversion. Im just wondering how much I would use a welder after I fab up a turbo kit. Might be cheaper just to go with a pre-manufactured kit

Althought the next time I have my motor out I want to weld up some of the crap holes in the engine bay.

Mike
 

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Posted by GOT 50 (Member # 1960) on :
 
Why not MIG it?
 

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Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
I decided on TIG due to the (at least from the mountain of info I have been digging through) more precise control you get. I know MIG is faster, but everything Ive read said that TIG welds are a lot more precise, easier for a beginning welder, but more time consuming.

Let me know your guys experience.

Mike
 

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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 

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Originally posted by 90gtvert:
I decided on TIG due to the (at least from the mountain of info I have been digging through) more precise control you get. I know MIG is faster, but everything Ive read said that TIG welds are a lot more precise, **easier for a beginning welder**, but more time consuming.

Let me know your guys experience.

Mike

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i dont know about that part i put in bold on ur post. MIG weld is easier an fast an u can control alot with MIG
 

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Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
Hmmmm ill check out a MIG then, looks like about 500 bucks for a decent one so not bad.

Mike
 

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Posted by GOT 50 (Member # 1960) on :
 
Mike [/qb][/QUOTE]i dont know about that part i put in bold on ur post. MIG weld is easier an fast an u can control alot with MIG [/QB][/QUOTE]


What blown 67 said. Mig is way easier to learn. Just get plenty of anti spatter spray and you will be allright.
 

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Posted by mustang928 (Member # 2123) on :
 
Here is where I buy my bends from.. although you find them cheaper on ebay search.
http://store.racing-solutions.org/

It would be cheaper to buy a B&G hot side, rather than building your own. Here is mine waiting for the coldside to be built.


My old driver side MP70 turbo set-up, with bbk headers, 38mm Tial wastegate.. welded the whole thing up with a Hobart 140 MIG welder.
Only picture I have:


My old twin turbo T3(60/48) set-up, this was a long time ago.. Again the only picture I have od it.

 

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Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
Hey Mustang928,

Thanks for the info. Im gonna order the hot parts from either B&G or Pony Down. Ill fabricate my own cold parts as it doesnt look like I need any custom bends. Just a 180 degree, a couple 90 degrees and a few 45 degrees and just cut/weld/and use some silicone clamps...

Once i get my car back ill start, and post some pics

Mike
 

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Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
Oh ya,

What size piping should I get for the cold side? 2 1/2" 3" or 3 1/2"

Mike
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 

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Originally posted by 90gtvert:
Hey Mustang928,


Once i get my car back ill start, and post some pics

Mike

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Originally posted by turbo50:

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Originally posted by 90gtvert:
Hey Mustang928,


Once i get my car back ill start, and post some pics

Mike

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Yeah, when you finally get the fucker back!

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