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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT
So should we start an official race to see who gets done first? Looks good so far.
Why the flux core? I HATE flux core welding. Even if I'm doing it outside, I shield as much breeze as I can with my body or hands, and crank the gas up. I can't stand flux core welding
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First time welding. Went for what would be the easiest. I started getting the hang of it and actually doing decent welds by the end of it. I was trying to weld the really thin steel and well, it took me a little practice to figure out how to not burn through the steel. This was purely cosmetic and not structural so I thought it save to at least attempt it.
As for the race... Don't tempt me. Bad things happen when I race to finish something. I'm already perturbed in my time line of the engine bay. Some things are not perfect, but I'm having to make up time with doing a shoddy paint job (by that I mean in-ability to actually remove all clips and plastic pieces prior to paint, removal of the passenger harness, etc). Also my help put too much paint on per coat so it started running. I'm going to have to touch those up on monday or so. sigh...
I'm hoping to actually start the original fabrication process for the turbo manifold and exhaust on monday. I'm still waiting to hear back from ATP about the exchange of goods I sent in. I also have to figure out a way to enlarge the y-pipe piece to accept a 3-in pipe instead of a 2.5in. It's a little late to send it back and get an exchange to a 3-in to 2 2.5-in y-pipe, so I'm thinking I may reduce the entrance pipe and cut a transition piece to actually be welded in place of the original pipe.
If it all goes well, and I'm able to get the services of a welder as well as all the materials I need; I hope to be finished by the end of the week. I doubt that will happen though. We shall see.