Any online resources for learning to build a turbo kit?
01-25-2013, 08:45 PM
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Alex you still in the city? I know a cool guy who is building custom bobber bikes he'd probably let you hang out and show you how to tig/mig. He's working out of a spot over by North and Elston by Stanley's. Email me if interested.
01-25-2013, 09:55 PM
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Yes still in the City, i actually work for the City now and my shop is at north and elston behind the home depot.
id love to hang out and learn some stuff, sending pm.
id love to hang out and learn some stuff, sending pm.
01-26-2013, 06:16 AM
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Here is a really good thread that I saw a while back that details a guy learning to tig and make his own turbo kit. A LOT of information and advice from welders and the guys own trial and error.
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=45112
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=45112
01-26-2013, 07:43 AM
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ive been doing this for 15 years and doing turbo systems for about 10 now and i learn something new everyday, and ive got about 20k in tools and fab equipment once you get started you get hooked and the more you do the better youll get. the man thing is the dumbest question is the one you didnt ask. so anytime you dont know just ask. good luck
01-27-2013, 05:47 PM
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I wouldnt worry about using TIG...just MIG it all. It's faster , cheaper and no need to backpurge.
IMO TIG'ing offers no real benefit at all, other than looking pretty
As for cutting pipes, grinder is fine. Stick a hose clamp around the pipe, whether t-bolt or other, but a wide band can be better. And use this as a cutting guide. If it's a snug fit around the metal pipe, you can ensure a good straight even cut around it's diameter, especially on bends.
IMO TIG'ing offers no real benefit at all, other than looking pretty
As for cutting pipes, grinder is fine. Stick a hose clamp around the pipe, whether t-bolt or other, but a wide band can be better. And use this as a cutting guide. If it's a snug fit around the metal pipe, you can ensure a good straight even cut around it's diameter, especially on bends.
01-27-2013, 09:32 PM
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Thanks for every ones input, really appreciate it. Im going to check out some community colleges for some welding or metal work classes. Also I'm going to start researching equipment. Id like to start with a mig welder and chopsaw to get started. Might even offer to my friends to do free exhaust work just for experience. Ill post up progress on my car when i start with s some small upgrades like a better ic and bracket setup and a custom 4 inch dp.
