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11-28-2010, 06:07 PM | #3151 |
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But how he has it mounted I would fear it being torn from the the thin sheet metal of the car
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11-28-2010, 07:02 PM | #3152 |
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couldn't fit the intercooler I wanted as a mid mount so I hacked out the factory upper rad support, and have started to make this, IT ISN'T DONE YET so don't judge it on it's current state. It will get a little bracing before I make the headlight brackets. I'll post up more pics when I finish it. The finish product will be able to unbolted from the car to make working in the engine bay for extended periods of time more comfortable (i.e. head gasket replacement)
^radiator and intercooler gap will be fixed after fab is finished. Had to move the radiator back a bit, so it's not in securely in that pic. |
11-29-2010, 08:05 AM | #3153 |
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Looks good so far Fakeshemp44!!!
2 questions I have tho...... 1. Im looking for a Mig welder with flux core, but my budget is like 300 iv found a few, specs around 110 amps and such, is this okay to do DYI projects like you guys do? 2. I built a roll cage already, for the gussets and floor supports, what size metal would be best, my cage is DOM .120 |
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2. Min. 1/8 inch thick.
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In a 110 application flux core welders don't really shine. If you want to get into projects like the ones showcased in this thread you will need to get into a welder with gas shielding. I really don't recommend welding roll cages with a 110v welder and flux core.
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11-29-2010, 12:45 PM | #3156 |
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I'm not gonna claim to be the best at welding, nor am I going to pretend to know what to recommend. I know how to use what I have avilable, which is a Ingersol Rand (*I THINK*).
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It's the 110v power source... For anything that's non-critical or non-structural. 110v would suffice.. 110v works great on sheet metal. And unless you happen to have a set of torches with you. I don't recommend 110v for anything other than sheet metal welding. If you have torches. You may be able to get away with minor structural stuff... As for roll cages. All I have to say is leave those things to the professionals... It's a safety device, and an important one at that. If you can't weld worth shit or fabricate your way out of a wet paper bag. Stay away from cages. You could seriously injure yourself. Or worse... That comment isn't directed at any person in particular. |
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I am not knocking flux-core per say. You must admit that a novice will have more issues with flux-core vrs gas shielding...ie incomplete fusion, or slag inclusion.
I fully agree about the leaving the safety equipment to the professionals. Again not trying to single out anyone. Very frequently new fabricators start asking about building stuff out of their ability. Safety equipment is stuff that even I try not to do. I have been welding longer than I haven't. Not that I don't think that it will be built well enough, but I would feel terrible if somthing happened even if it was not due to the parts I built. |
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hey folks I have a question.
I am playing with the idea of making a set of sub frame risers. what would be the dimensions and what kind of material should I use? |
11-30-2010, 06:14 AM | #3160 |
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^ If you have to ask, you might already be barking up the the wrong tree, and I highly doubt that if anyone has invested their own time looking into this that they would just casually pass that info along.
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11-30-2010, 08:51 AM | #3161 |
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relax. EveryOne learns through questioning, just because he ask doesn't mean he don't know what he's doing. People do pass on information, that's how some people get credibility
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11-30-2010, 10:55 AM | #3162 |
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Several ways you could take on the subframe risers. If you are looking to do them for yourself I would weld up a washer to the subframe or the insert. If you have access to a lathe then you could do some inserts from 6061 aluminum. Sorry I do not have any dimensions for you. You would need to measure them and them figure in your interference fit.
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12-05-2010, 04:22 PM | #3165 |
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Hey guys, i've been reading this thread a lot and i was wondering if you could suggest a beginner(cheap) welder to practice with. I can get lots of supplies from my dad's shop like metal. I don't really want to do anything serious/big. Maybe like some tubes into my i/c pipe to recirculate my bov.
So would a 115v (arc?) welder be decent enough for such. Maybe weld an overflow tank or some an fittings? |
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However, the second half. You have EASILY get a TIG welder capable of AC/DC welding for $500-ish... EASILY. My TIG (capable of 310 amps) ran me $400... With everything I needed minus a bottle of argon.. Granted, it's a transformer type and requires my engine crane to move it... But, it's old as fuck and stupid reliable. It's a Hobart HF250 I believe??? Don't quote me on that though :P Yeah yeah.... What welder doesn't know what kind of welder he owns... |
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12-05-2010, 08:00 PM | #3168 |
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Hmm, well thanks guys. I think my dad might have mentioned they have a mig at his shop. Now whether i can use it i don't know. But would that be able to accomplish the things i want? From what i've gathered it can?
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Ok if you have access to a mig and you want to do your projects out of steel or aluminum thicker than 1/8" then yes the mig will work. Now before someone tells me that it is possible to mig with a spool gun thinner than 1/8 yes it is possible, but it requires a great deal of skill. |
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Yes a tig is the most versatile form of welding. There is no reason that you could not learn to tig weld from the start. You might look into a welding class in your area, that way you do not need to buy equipment. If you are serious about welding buy a nice welding hood. I recommend an auto shade. Being able to see is pretty key in welding. It is very important when you are starting.
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The BEST thing you can do if you want to learn TIG welding...
DON'T TIG weld at all.... Get an oxy/acetylene torch set up... learn to gas weld first... I cannot tell you how much I regret not going this route. When you gas weld first you get a far greater feel for puddle control etc... You can also develop a better hand for welding. Every old timer I've ever worked with (before I learned to tig) told me to go this route... |
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Ive been lurking here just watching and learning oxyfuel welding FIRST is the best start to training/practicing. Thats how my teacher at my vo-tech taught me because thats how he was taught. Also for him being the president of the NJ chapter of the AWS, he knew starting with oxyfuel was the best way to start. Hell I didnt get to do any Tig welding till my 2nd yr in the vo-tech. Process from school went Oxyfuel welding and cutting first, then Arc welding (flat, horizontal, vertical up and overhead), then we got to learn Mig welding (same positions as arc welding), Then you finally got to learn Tig. If you can find someone thats willing to teach in that order and is strict with there standards. You become one hell of a welder, even if ya just end up doing one form of what you learned. |
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12-06-2010, 09:39 PM | #3177 |
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Decided to ditch the factory steering tube and fabricate our own.
We should have the final drivers position tomorrow and start measuring for the cage.
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12-07-2010, 02:01 AM | #3178 |
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got my engine running
took heaps of fabrication work to get this all working YouTube - Powertune 180SX SR20VET kicks over! should be getting tuned very soon |
12-07-2010, 03:22 AM | #3179 |
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Awesome pics Luke, you moving the seating position back any? Is there room?
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