calteg
calteg Dork
2/8/20 9:15 a.m.

I've got a tiny welding project I need to wrap up so I can get the miata back on the road. I thought I'd bribe my local welders with beer, only to find that both of them have moved due to high rent. Anyone around Austin with a MIG setup and/or actual skill (my welding is...suboptimal)?

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2/8/20 11:25 a.m.

I don't but I can ask one of the fleet mech if they do on the side.

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2/8/20 11:25 a.m.

What is it you need welded?

calteg
calteg Dork
2/8/20 11:32 a.m.

I'm repurposing this old Flyin Miata intercooler piping to use it in an over-the-radiator turbo setup. I've already cut some rough block off plates and just need the plates welded on. Doesn't have to be pretty, just needs to be air tight

 

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2/8/20 11:35 a.m.

I'm not very experienced welder but shouldn't that be TIG'd since it's aluminum??

calteg
calteg Dork
2/8/20 11:56 a.m.

Fairly certain it's steel, magnets stick to it

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2/12/20 1:03 p.m.

Hey talked to fleet mech today his greedy ass said $75 but he doesn't know when he'll have time. Might be better off going to muffler shop

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