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Old 01-03-2007, 02:18 AM
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i cant wait to get it in... gonna be workin on it with my bro... between the two of us... we's gots it... lol... thanks man
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just have ur girl take pics of the isntall if possible!
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denny when are we doing this? lol.. i got all your questions here and already have notes on each one.. c u tonight.. and well square everything out for your install.
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Originally Posted by TCpete
denny when are we doing this? lol.. i got all your questions here and already have notes on each one.. c u tonight.. and well square everything out for your install.
you install turbo's here in miami ?
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Old 01-03-2007, 08:06 PM
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hahaha... lets start up a business pete... ill be your apprentice
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Old 01-03-2007, 08:12 PM
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pics pics pics!!
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Old 01-03-2007, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Crippie
hahaha... lets start up a business pete... ill be your apprentice
in the bank.. lol.. we should just advertise installs on demand at the meet.. lol. im sure we could do a good 90% of basic installs at the meet lol.. plenty of room and light and people can watch on lawn chairs as we work lol
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Old 01-03-2007, 09:01 PM
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true... we could charge for the install and the show... do i hear bling bling?
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Keep in mind - the Turbo piping with the GReddy kit is ALUMINUM - you need an aluminum Flange, and someone with the equipment and know-how to weld Aluminum.
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Old 01-03-2007, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by krdshrk
Keep in mind - the Turbo piping with the GReddy kit is ALUMINUM - you need an aluminum Flange, and someone with the equipment and know-how to weld Aluminum.
Exactly, most regular exhaust shops don't have the right equipment to weld aluminum.
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Old 01-03-2007, 11:38 PM
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I had a guy that works next to my shop who works with aluminum... gates and such... he welded my flange today... but before he did it.. he had mentioned it was a different type of im not sure technique or type of machine, but it didnt come out too pretty. Im sure its gonna work, but the welds arent smooth. I'll post pics when i get a chance... let me know what you guys think
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Old 01-04-2007, 12:01 AM
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Alright... i got em, but dont cringe... lol... the guy told me it should be able to hold pressure that its just asthetic... what do you guys think? Was also thinking about doing something around the weld area to cover it up a bit, and painting the pipe. But my question is, should i wrap it?









what do ya think?
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Old 01-04-2007, 01:07 AM
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No offense but that’s really crapy welding. You should probably check for leaks
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Old 01-04-2007, 02:15 AM
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Yea that weld is pure pigeon $hit...

My welder did a awesome job, but I had my weld buffed out by my powder coater for a couple bucks.
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Old 01-04-2007, 02:50 AM
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yeah.. my weld does look like doodoo. I'll have to test it. Any ideas how i might mask it?
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Old 01-04-2007, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Crippie
yeah.. my weld does look like doodoo. I'll have to test it. Any ideas how i might mask it?
try and grind it down to smooth it out a little.....sorry man that looks like a$$.
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Old 01-04-2007, 03:43 AM
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i know man.. i know... ill try sandin it.. thanks
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Old 01-04-2007, 04:01 PM
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that is awesome....love it
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