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Post by **tapdeznutz** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

all this reading that im doing and no meantion of anyone ever using aluminum pipes. whats up with that?

jay

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

aluminum pipers for what use?

Post by **TrunkMonkey** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

aluminum is expensive and difficult to weld.

-demetrius

Post by **nismo1003** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

demcj wrote:aluminum is expensive and difficult to weld.

-demetrius

Very very difficult to weld.

Post by **NISTECH** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

aluminum melts at 1100 degrees. that could be a problem at the header.

Checkered-Member · Post by **Checkered-Member** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

i think he means the intercooler piping

Post by **tapdeznutz** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

yes intercooling pipe. i mean not that expensive. i was looking on mcmaster.com and the have aluminum pipes. not too pricey in my opinion.

Post by **trpower7** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

If you use aluminum piping for intercooler piping, as most do, you would be wise to join the pieces with silicone couplers. Welding aluminum is a difficult task.

Post by **TopStreet240** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

why not just use mild steel, it is easy to weld and is fairly cheap.

Post by **trpower7** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

Also an option.

Website · Post by **daniel240** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 10:05 pm

yea when your doing a custom setup there are a lot of little things you have to weld onto the ic piping, and steel pipes are just easier and cheaper, and also easier to get.

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