XSPower has begun..

[cjsupra90]

not bad for the first time with a welder. do look into a gas conversion, its makes the process easier IMO, plus as stated, better welds.

As Ian said, practice, practice, practice!!!!

The other thing too is that each person picks things up differently, like for example, Ian finds it easier to tig aluminum then steel, where I picked up steel far easier then aluminum. Now stainless is a totally different story no matter what process you use. (back gassing is very important when welding stainless regaurdless of weld process).... IMO, stainless is the hardest steel to weld. I'd rather sit down with some 4130 Chromoly or mild steel then stainless anyday.

 

[Untouchable7mgte]

ok, heres a question, after im done welding how do go about grinding the welds down so it look ok. If it were up to me id just sandblast over everything then coat it. but i was looking into something like this http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91223

Just wondering what you use to grind the welds down.

 

[Untouchable7mgte]

yea cj im only welding stainless because thats all i have right now and my DP is going to be stainless.

 

[Untouchable7mgte]

ohhh, hey guys onther mini update i got my FPR lines in today from LIPP.

 

[cjsupra90]

yeah, something of that nature is all that you need to grind down the welds. One thing though, dont bother with the grinding stone that comes with it or which ever one you get. Pick yourself up some Flap disc's (pictured below). although they aren't the cheapest thing, but they are amazing and to think, they are sandpaper flaps. (80 grit works great for quick material removal). Be careful though as you can cut right through a peice of 16ga. exhaust tubing in short time.

 

[Untouchable7mgte]

awesome thanks cj i think ill go get some of those tomorrow. you think they sell them at sears???

 

[cjsupra90]

if you weren't able to find them at sears, most hardware stores like lowe's and home depot carry them also.

on a different not, Hows the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre area doing? I just noticed where you are at. Its a small world. I used to live in Susquahanna and Thompson area right up the road from you. Its funny cause I know exactly what sears you probably go to unless they built another one in that area. I haven't been up there since the summer of 95.

 

[IJ.]

I use flappers from time to time but they smell a bit if you get down to the backing !

 

[Allan_MA70]

I use flappers from time to time but they smell a bit if you get down to the backing !

you love geting down on the flap's ay Ian

 

[Bigzavs]

hahahahahaha, he got ya ian

i had my buddys at a fab shop do the finishing work on my dp, and they used those flapper things, they work damn good

 

[suprra_girl]

wow... awesome build up thread

what did you pay for your lines? turbo ones and fpr?

 

[Untouchable7mgte]

Thanks!!! The oil lines probably cost me around $75, and the fpr's are from suprasport and they were $105. CJ the WB really sucks, I'm the only Supra Guy up here. That's all for now, my injectors and T4 spacer are on their way so I will have pictures by the end of the week.
Tom

 

[Untouchable7mgte]

hey guys just got my 550's in.They also came with clips so thats good. I also got in the mail my t4 spacer. Yet another note i welded my DP togather and coated it. I should have pics up tomorrow. seeya

tom

 

[Untouchable7mgte]

hey guys another mini update here. finally got my Dp togather, i know dont laugh, its not done yet but that all i have right now. Got the return line finished, after 5 tries, my little idea on the wastegate problem im prolly gonna weld it into place like that, it fits perfect! Everything coated with VHT flat black. looking good so far, what do you guys think???

tom z

 

[Justin727]

so far so good!

 

[MK3Brent]

Looks exactly like mine!

Lookin' progressive.

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Please tell me you're not going to actually run the wastegate like that with only 2 bolts in it????????

 

[Untouchable7mgte]

lol no Jon, that was only a mock up. Im gonna turn it all the way so it points the back of the car. Im gonna weld the flange to the header. Thanks for the support.

tom z

 

[bigaaron]

Get thing running already so you can turn the boost up to the <blow the housing apart> setting on the boost control! :biglaugh:

 

[MK3Brent]

Get thing running already so you can turn the boost up to the <blow the housing apart> setting on the boost control! :biglaugh:

Big ballers don't even use wastegates.

That's actually a carry on trashcan... used for storing and disposing the motor's garbage.

Wastegate... wastebasket... same thing.