9ball

iTrader: (6)

Ok,

I have an STS system. It employs a clamp style flange out of the exhaust housing while the turbo I have now uses a 4-bolt flange style. I may be trading the turbo (if I can find someone to trade with), but on the off chance I can't, this will be going in. I was just wondering if it'd be ok to weld the downpipe to the actual exhaust housing or if that'd create problems with the housing itself. For those not familiar with the STS system, the "downpipe" is literally just a 12" tailpipe essentially ... if that makes any difference.

Thanks for the input.

DeltaT

iTrader: (5)

Welding can warp the housing which would be bad since they are a tight clearance part IIRC. Plus it might make servicing difficult.

Also hard to to reliably welds to cast iron unless you really know what you are doing.

Jim

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^^ Main point of this post.

9ball

iTrader: (6)

^ You got a thing for cast iron eh? LoL. Thanks for the info folks.

kbracing96

iTrader: (25)

Actually, turbine housing are cast steel and weld pretty descent, but why would you do this when you can just make or buy a flange that will bolt to the turbo and then weld the down pipe to it?

71chevellels1

iTrader: (13)

I welded onto mine and it welded pretty easy. I havent drove the car yet but the car runs and ive spun that thing up with no issues.

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Hrm, few years ago they were still cast iron.

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Family has been in metallurgy businesses since we set foot on Ellis Island.

RAACCR

My family has been in the iron and steel business for many generations, too.
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