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UNISA JECS · 01-26-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by skateny115

Stainless transfers heat faster than 30 percent faster than mild so heat affected zone would be worse on stainless if you linger. There is a alot of good info about travel speed

Yea when I did the stainless my travel speed was pretty fast and I was pulse like 33ppm so the heat affected zone was narrower, honestly I have no more then tops 30 hours on my machine if that, I'm still learning torch angel and getting familiar with what the puddle is doing but its fun I see myself getting better with my time, in the beginning I was frustrated just trying to get the coordination and get steady but its getting easier with time.

skateny115 · 01-26-2015, 07:32 PM

I love tig have been in since i have started keep up the good work

Sforteen · 01-26-2015, 07:38 PM

I weld stainless as little as possible, i don't like working with it. Sucks to cut, expensive and needs to be back purged. My exhaust is made out of 4inch aluminum.

UNISA JECS · 01-26-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by skateny115

I love tig have been in since i have started keep up the good work

That's cool I like it to I just wanna get good enough to make pretty welds like I see throughout this thread, this is an awesome thread to by the way!

These were my very very first welds I did on my machine

McRussellPants · 01-27-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by skateny115

Super hot and you need to back purge

pls waste money back purging mild intercooler piping.

looks like your torch hand is shakey or your holding it too far away. get a thick glove and choke up on the torch to keep the electrode closer.

@mcrussellpants

zenki 95 · 01-27-2015, 07:16 PM

What tungstens do you guys prefer. I seem to like the e3 purple rod for aluminum. Seems its a good well rounder and can be used for alot of material. I just cant seem to dial in my stainless with red or purple tungsten. Its probably because my argon was set too high at that time. Will run some beads tomorrow and see what happens.

ka-titties · 01-27-2015, 08:39 PM

i use grey on everything

McRussellPants · 01-27-2015, 08:45 PM

Tungsten doesn't seem to make a huge difference on inverter machines. I use anything but green no problem.

fearlessKouki · 02-01-2015, 01:44 PM

Just picked up Hobart auto arc 130, hoping to learn welding and do some restoring on my s14. Would it good idea to mig weld the exhaust?

jimchipperfield · 03-03-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by UNISA JECS

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Yea when I did the stainless my travel speed was pretty fast and I was pulse like 33ppm so the heat affected zone was narrower, honestly I have no more then tops 30 hours on my machine if that, I'm still learning torch angel and getting familiar with what the puddle is doing but its fun I see myself getting better with my time, in the beginning I was frustrated just trying to get the coordination and get steady but its getting easier with time.

Great job mate we all get better for the sake of being car enthusiasts. keep it up

UNISA JECS · 03-04-2015, 09:05 AM

This is a repair I did on my exhaust system to eliminate an exhaust clamp that shouldn't have been there (but that's another story) and this is stainless steel and the other 2 pipes are GTi-R compressor outlet pipes made of mild steel

McRussellPants · 03-30-2015, 11:59 PM

Mister.E · 03-31-2015, 08:22 AM

Nice work. That fuel pump bracket is so sick.

TurboTiger · 03-31-2015, 07:18 PM

Damn, so much win in this thread. Some of the work you guys are putting out is nothing short of amazing!

mkomar24 · 04-08-2015, 08:46 PM

Some stuff I have made recently;

Cage in an S14 with full interior put back in.

Rear radiator ducting for my 1JZ track beater;

F1000 chassis, 4130 chromoly, all TIG;

A trailer to haul all my drift toys;

mkomar24 · 04-08-2015, 08:51 PM

and some more stuff;

A new table for my drillpress, machined on my endmill;

Another S13 cage;

I copied this trailer latch pin on my lathe and made a ring out of stainless filler rod;

I made an adapter for brembos to a 300zx front spindle from a billet of T6 aluminum and used helicoils in the threaded holes to accept factory bolts;

mkomar24 · 04-08-2015, 08:55 PM

And these are my two drift toys, I decided to copy the green S13 in the back and then leave out all the crap that isnt needed. The Coyote was the result, a 1100 pound 250hp monster with zero chassis flex. That is probably my biggest single fab project to date...

future · 04-08-2015, 08:57 PM

Is that road legal?

mkomar24 · 04-08-2015, 09:01 PM

Simple bash bar ^

Building another Coyote with a 1JZ and 5 inches wider;

Miata with an SR20DET, had to make a custom oil pan, driveshaft, trans adapter, etc...

Turbo setup for an LS1 with exit out the fender;

mkomar24 · 04-08-2015, 09:03 PM

Made a steering bushing for S13;

More F1000;

rawgarage · 04-09-2015, 03:33 AM

Jeez Fabgod!!!!

unwtdhero · 04-09-2015, 06:34 AM

im sure others will want to know as well....how much does it cost for you to build a coyote? for some one....

5280VertDET · 04-09-2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by unwtdhero

im sure others will want to know as well....how much does it cost for you to build a coyote? for some one....

Yes. For someone...

mkomar24 · 04-09-2015, 10:26 AM

I build them with a 1JZ ready to run and drive for about $20k but just a frame by itself it about $7k and you bolt up all your own accessories.

mkomar24 · 04-09-2015, 10:34 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkPZZ0BVynA

UNISA JECS · 05-11-2015, 05:17 PM

feito · 05-11-2015, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by future

Is that road legal?

what he said

Nissansota240 · 05-15-2015, 07:44 AM

Some custom VQ in S13 Long Tube Headers Chris Fabbed up for his motor swap.

turtle m3th · 05-17-2015, 02:33 PM

mkomar24 - Your coyote build was super inspirational, and I've began the programming phase of my own tube chassis build. It just makes so much sense. Keep us posted on your progress man!

godrifttoday · 06-07-2015, 07:02 PM

hey where do you guys get alluminum piping for intercoolers? which type ? also for mig welding aluminum what wire do you guys recommend?

01-26-2015, 07:32 PM	#5732
skateny115 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: idaho Posts: 44 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love tig have been in since i have started keep up the good work __________________

01-27-2015, 07:16 PM	#5736
zenki 95 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 442 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What tungstens do you guys prefer. I seem to like the e3 purple rod for aluminum. Seems its a good well rounder and can be used for alot of material. I just cant seem to dial in my stainless with red or purple tungsten. Its probably because my argon was set too high at that time. Will run some beads tomorrow and see what happens. __________________ zenki time! "Cant buy weed and pussy with disney dollars"

03-04-2015, 09:05 AM	#5741
UNISA JECS Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Socal Fontana Age: 45 Posts: 2,380 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	This is a repair I did on my exhaust system to eliminate an exhaust clamp that shouldn't have been there (but that's another story) and this is stainless steel and the other 2 pipes are GTi-R compressor outlet pipes made of mild steel __________________ PARTS 4 SALE !! Z32 E-Brake/Parking Brake Heatshield Assemblys!!! *Rep/Feedbacks*

05-11-2015, 05:17 PM	#5756
UNISA JECS Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Socal Fontana Age: 45 Posts: 2,380 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	__________________ PARTS 4 SALE !! Z32 E-Brake/Parking Brake Heatshield Assemblys!!! *Rep/Feedbacks*

05-15-2015, 07:44 AM	#5758
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Some custom VQ in S13 Long Tube Headers Chris Fabbed up for his motor swap. __________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE

01-26-2015, 07:38 PM	#5733
Sforteen Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I weld stainless as little as possible, i don't like working with it. Sucks to cut, expensive and needs to be back purged. My exhaust is made out of 4inch aluminum.

01-27-2015, 08:39 PM	#5737
ka-titties Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near that guy you know Posts: 1,561 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	i use grey on everything

01-27-2015, 08:45 PM	#5738
McRussellPants Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 2,168 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tungsten doesn't seem to make a huge difference on inverter machines. I use anything but green no problem.

02-01-2015, 01:44 PM	#5739
fearlessKouki Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 279 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Just picked up Hobart auto arc 130, hoping to learn welding and do some restoring on my s14. Would it good idea to mig weld the exhaust?

03-30-2015, 11:59 PM	#5742
McRussellPants Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 2,168 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

03-31-2015, 08:22 AM	#5743
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	Nice work. That fuel pump bracket is so sick.

03-31-2015, 07:18 PM	#5744
TurboTiger Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: West Coast Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn, so much win in this thread. Some of the work you guys are putting out is nothing short of amazing!

04-08-2015, 08:46 PM	#5745
mkomar24 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Some stuff I have made recently; Cage in an S14 with full interior put back in. Rear radiator ducting for my 1JZ track beater; F1000 chassis, 4130 chromoly, all TIG; A trailer to haul all my drift toys;

04-08-2015, 08:51 PM	#5746
mkomar24 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	and some more stuff; A new table for my drillpress, machined on my endmill; Another S13 cage; I copied this trailer latch pin on my lathe and made a ring out of stainless filler rod; I made an adapter for brembos to a 300zx front spindle from a billet of T6 aluminum and used helicoils in the threaded holes to accept factory bolts;

04-08-2015, 08:55 PM	#5747
mkomar24 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	And these are my two drift toys, I decided to copy the green S13 in the back and then leave out all the crap that isnt needed. The Coyote was the result, a 1100 pound 250hp monster with zero chassis flex. That is probably my biggest single fab project to date...

04-08-2015, 09:01 PM	#5749
mkomar24 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Simple bash bar ^ Building another Coyote with a 1JZ and 5 inches wider; Miata with an SR20DET, had to make a custom oil pan, driveshaft, trans adapter, etc... Turbo setup for an LS1 with exit out the fender;

04-08-2015, 09:03 PM	#5750
mkomar24 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Made a steering bushing for S13; More F1000;

04-09-2015, 03:33 AM	#5751
rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 35 Posts: 5,986 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	Jeez Fabgod!!!!

04-09-2015, 06:34 AM	#5752
unwtdhero BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia,Tn Age: 34 Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im sure others will want to know as well....how much does it cost for you to build a coyote? for some one....

04-09-2015, 10:26 AM	#5754
mkomar24 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I build them with a 1JZ ready to run and drive for about $20k but just a frame by itself it about $7k and you bolt up all your own accessories.

04-09-2015, 10:34 AM	#5755
mkomar24 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkPZZ0BVynA

05-17-2015, 02:33 PM	#5759
turtle m3th Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 1,608 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	mkomar24 - Your coyote build was super inspirational, and I've began the programming phase of my own tube chassis build. It just makes so much sense. Keep us posted on your progress man! __________________ "cigarettes killed my father, and raped my mother!"

06-07-2015, 07:02 PM	#5760
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	hey where do you guys get alluminum piping for intercoolers? which type ? also for mig welding aluminum what wire do you guys recommend? __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?