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Old 06-10-2008, 02:30 PM
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Default Cutting radiator support

I am doing the SUX2BU ram air and I need to cut some of the radiator support. My question is what would be the best tool to cut some of the radiator support?

I just bought a die grinder and I'm hoping that does the trick
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You'll go through a good deal of wheels. it would be better to get a real cutting wheel. i think i used a sawzall
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eric you have any pics of the support after you cut it?
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get a sawzall or a angle grinder with a cut off wheel. each has its pros and cons.
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Mark a cut line then use a sawzaw for quick cutting close to the lines, but not on them, then use the angle grinder to edge right up to the lines so it is perfect up to the lines.

If you use the angle grinder to cut get the really thin .090 disks they cut sheet metal awesome.
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I'll take some and post them, had to cut in maybe a hair over an inch
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I marked mine, used the plasma cutter on it. cleaned up the edges with a die grinder, And welded my end caps on the remaining core support




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