Mattsv8 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I need to buy a tig welder so i can weld up my turbo headers, and crossover pipe and other misc stuff. like the new cage if i go to 25.2. I dont need the best welder. just a good one that is durable and is prety easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 you welcome too use my snap-on muscle mig... i have all the tig stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted October 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 rob if i dont get one buy then it may come to that. i have to get the chassis to certify at least 9.99. but i really want to weld in a complete new cage all chrome molly and 25.2 which is 7.50s and slower. im only plannin on mid 8s. if it goes faster with the turbo than thats cool. i really wouldent care if it ran low 9s. thats prety fast for a street truck. ill have a lot to weld for the turbo headders and and crossover pipe, and downpipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 my 10 point is going too be good for 8.50....why wont yours cert? there are a lot of extra bars that go into a 7.50 car and everthing must be moly! I picked my welder up used , and from what my snap-on guy says, i stole it.lol... just let me know what you need. your more then welcome too use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted October 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 yea. with the motor im building now to have it going next season a 8.50s and slower would be ok. but with the 406 or 421" motor, i might as well do it right the first time and go for the 7.50s and slower. plus the chrome molly is lighter so more tubes wont mean much more weight. and i want to change stuff arround so i can use some weight in the rear to help with traction. im just trying now to see if the main hoop can be mounted just outside the cockpit in the s10 which would give me about 4 more inches to get in the truck when the funnycar cage is in. the nhra saftey dude is supposed to get back to me on that. all the rule said is within 6" from driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clk1 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 matt, you cant weld, you will burn yourself...........lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 matt, you cant weld, you will burn yourself...........lol true story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 tony your crazy. lol and you dont have to work on sun. freek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clk1 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 haha i get to sleep in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 yea you suck. but at least its a short day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 so what welder should i get? A LINCON, MILLER, i would like one that can tig and also do some mig. but mostly a tig. ive got a lot of stainless steel to weld, and the cage. Any ideas. i dont really want to spend a lot more than 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 those are both good welders aswell. 110 or 220? i got my MM140 for 1000 used with all the extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 220 is what i have the power supply set up for already.ive already got a welder circut wired in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90_EAGLE_TALON Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 My preference is Lincoln welders but Miller is also a good brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 i was looking on the lincoln site. there are a few tigs for under 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 for the under 2K budget I would look at a miller econotig. here is the run down on millers site http://www.millerwelds.com/products/tig/econotig/ here it is on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Miller-Econotig-AC-DC-TIG-Stick-Welder-30-160-amps_W0QQitemZ300042237468QQihZ020QQcategoryZ113743QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem syncrowave 250 is what we use at IPS. http://www.millerwelds.com/products/tig/syncrowave_250_dx/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I was impressed by the econotig, till i saw the 20% duty cycle,... though i understand with welders you definatley get what you pay for and a good welder is not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I was impressed by the econotig, till i saw the 20% duty cycle,... though i understand with welders you definatley get what you pay for and a good welder is not cheap Plus most tig welding is not a continuous thing. For the home ac/dc tig welder it is a very nice combo for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 YEA im just welding my new chassis and my turbo stuff. im hopping to have it ready mid season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Plus most tig welding is not a continuous thing. For the home ac/dc tig welder it is a very nice combo for the price. This is true, i didnt even think of that suggestions on a comparably priced Mig/Tig ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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