downpipe question

[deon1116]

hi, i'm planning to make my own down pipe.i got the flanges but can't figure out what type of pipe to use. and yes i used the search button.i find some 16 gauge u-j mandrel bend pipe on vibrant performance,their aluminized mils steel.but 16 gauge sound kind of thin to me.well my question is has anyone use them for their dp before?any suggestion or common will be appreciated

[WDRacing]

Yeppers, I've used the exact same pipe in both 16 and 18 gauge. Works like a champ and is cheap and easy. I love mild steel, course I mig weld everything

Welcome to KAT...err atleast I haven't seen you, but I just got back myself.

WD

[deon1116]

hey thanks man i will welding the pipe myself as well.did you weld with or without gas?

all i need to complete the kat are ic piping, downpipe, and a different manifold. i have a revhard mani and ams gt32. just realized it not gonna fit, so i going with the jgs mani.

[WDRacing]

My first mani was a JGS I welded up myself. And yes I Mig with gas for shielding. The flux core wire is sloppy and smokey, still works though.

WD

[deon1116]

actually i never weld before, that's why i'm only gonna weld the the dp myself. the manifold looked pretty difficult to weld, just gonna get the welded one from jgs. it would be a pain in the a@# to find out there a leak after the turbo's mounted on the mani.were you able to weld you aluminum itercooler piping with you mig welder?or you use steel for them too.

[SeanC]

i used all mild steel piping for my downpipe and intercooler piping

[WDRacing]

Yep, me too...not much for saving weight but it was cheap and I did it myself. My next project will be done with aluminum, maybe even some PVC, depending on what some research turns up.

WD

[deon1116]

i'm using aluminum for intercooler piping.i found welding stick for aluminum piping, you only need a propane torch.i tested on some small aluminum pipe it work out pretty good.

[WDRacing]

Yeah, I use oxy/acetylene for welding and cutting now. Works good for aluminum if you're careful. Post up some pics!!!

WD

[deon1116]

there been a hold up on the project.hks bov on back order and still got to order the jgs manifold.i difinitley will post pic when coplele.thanks for the help.

[WDRacing]

Not a problem man, I look forward to the pics of the on going project. Hopefully mine will be going together at the same time. I'll be jumping into it full time when I get back from SEMA.

WD

[racin-type]

wtf Deon, read your **** before you post. sounds like you're back in china with that grammer lol

jk

and yes like i told you, those pipes are ok.