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Hey I just have a quick general question. I want to make some intercooler piping and fabricate a custom exhaust for my turbo project. I want to know if a 115v MIG would be able to do the trick for me. Lincoln sp100T, 135 plus, Hobart handler 140, or even the Clarke 130. These are my consideration. Thanks guys.
Reply:Originally Posted by NewYorkBoraPLHey I just have a quick general question. I want to make some intercooler piping and fabricate a custom exhaust for my turbo project. I want to know if a 115v MIG would be able to do the trick for me. Lincoln sp100T, 135 plus, Hobart handler 140, or even the Clarke 130. These are my consideration. Thanks guys.
Reply:Does anyone know some sites that sell Hobart. The best deal I found so far was 477 shipped on Ebay. You think I could beat that?
Reply:Northern Tool has them (Handler 140) for $474.99 w/ free shipping. That's about the cheapest you will find one new.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:intercooler piping is usually made of aluminum.......so you would need a spoolgun for your mig setup or a TIG machine
Reply:Intercooler piping in my application will be made of mild or stainless steel. Most people do it this way because of the heat transfer of aluminum compared to SS/Mild steel. Come to think of it, I can only recall two reasons why aluminum would be used for intercooler piping. One because of its weight and two for the purpose of air water intercooling systems if even. Aluminum is just not cut out for a daily driver turbo project…..
Reply:the cheapest i've seen are at Tractor Supply Company.
Reply:I ordered the Hobart 140 Mig from northern tool. They had a special for 459 shipped so I took it. Considering I already bought the machine, I still have one questions and hope the answer is in my favor. Mig welds will be able to take the exhaust temperatures I plan on making with this mig correct?
Reply:You betcha' !John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by NewYorkBoraPLI ordered the Hobart 140 Mig from northern tool. They had a special for 459 shipped so I took it. Considering I already bought the machine, I still have one questions and hope the answer is in my favor. Mig welds will be able to take the exhaust temperatures I plan on making with this mig correct?
Reply:The EGT will be around 1300 -1500 max at the EGT(exhaust gas temperature gauge), headers will be a bit hotter but then again no where near melting points. Thanks.Last edited by NewYorkBoraPL; 08-25-2006 at 11:07 AM.
Reply:You got it !John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:i'vw seen mild steel headers glow red hot with no problems..(talk about runnin' "lean") ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I would start a new tread but I am not sure where to post it. I will be fabricating my own exhuast for this project and was wondering if anyone can direct me to a site that sells glass insulation designed for making mufflers. Searched the web with little luck.  Thanks
Reply:in all reality now a dayzze there is no material of any kind in conventional mufflers..its just baffles and chambers in the right order.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Correct - all you would need to do is put in a few L channels and it would baffle the sound.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:I actually wanted to experiment with a glass pack/cherry bomb type of muffler. Do you have any links specifying the types of exhausts you are referring to without the insulation? This exhaust is obviously aimed for performance and not noise reduction.