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Old 03-17-2011, 04:23 PM
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Default Stainless cutout/welding question

I have a stainless qtp cutout,and i want to install it in my stock ws6 catback.Am i gonna have a hard time welding it with my mig welder cuz its stainless?I have a wire that has flux already around it,instead of the bare copper looking wire,should i just use the flux wire?Any help or tips would be great
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They make make a SS flux core wire..
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I'm by no means an expert, but I just put one on. However I have a regular gas mig setup and mine did just fine. Not sure about flux, but shouldn't matter. It's not ideal as the welds will rust and isn't the strongest weld, but it'll hold for a cutout.
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wht bout tha super missle rodd?
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Weld it with what you got....its no big deal, it'll weld fine.
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When i TIG weld, ill sometimes use stainless wire on steel. In some cases it helps reduce pinholes.. they weld just fine together, just dont burn through.




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