Progress on turbo kit....

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Sep 8, 2005 | 12:58 PM

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Thanks. Its my first time making a kit. When all is said and done i am sure there were different things here and there that could have been done to make it more efficient, but I can say "I made the kit". I can take pride in that. Since I fixed the gas regulation issue the weld have gotten cleaner. Some looked pretty gross before. I am a first time welder by the way

In all honestly your welds aren't that bad for a first time'r. They look pretty decent, as long as the penetration is there they are fine. Looks like a decent DIY turbo system, GL

Sep 8, 2005 | 01:13 PM

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In all honestly your welds aren't that bad for a first time'r. They look pretty decent, as long as the penetration is there they are fine. Looks like a decent DIY turbo system, GL

Thanks for the words. I actually have gotten beter since then. Its amazing how much better you get when you get the gas and speed settings right. I actually am going to be rerouting so I can mount the turbo to the chassis and use a couple flex sections.

Sep 15, 2005 | 02:02 PM

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Yeah pretty much MIG welding is all about setting up the machine correctly after that just about anyone can do it if you have some practice

Sep 16, 2005 | 12:42 AM

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the only thing that sucks is that just when your welds are gettin near perfect.... your done, then only have one real good bead that didnt need grinded

, lol

Sep 16, 2005 | 02:26 AM

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Damn, I really don't think its gonna fit. I hope it does, but I don't think it will...

Sep 16, 2005 | 07:49 AM

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the only thing that sucks is that just when your welds are gettin near perfect.... your done, then only have one real good bead that didnt need grinded

, lol

Haha! That was true. However, I am rerouting the kit, so I can practice some more

Sep 16, 2005 | 07:50 AM

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Damn, I really don't think its gonna fit. I hope it does, but I don't think it will...

The v-band closest to the driver's side fender will make contact. Thats what happens when you dont double check your dimensions. thats why I am rerouting it.

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