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vosko 06-24-2002 09:06 AM

i wonder if i should install my radiator like BDC (brian d cain) did his. hmmmm

http://bdc.genxracing.com/bdc_fc_46.JPG

13BAce 06-24-2002 09:25 AM

You could always weld some aluminum tabs to the top and sides. Then you can use those to mount it.

vosko 06-24-2002 09:51 AM

isn't the radiator aluminum? how do you weld to aluminum. turbovr6 said there are special welding rods

Rotarydragon 06-24-2002 10:00 AM

Special rods and usually you use a MAP Gas to keep thing at the right temp. Practice before trying it and even then it's not the easiest thing...

vosko 06-24-2002 10:05 AM

there is a local radiator shop. i'll cut some angle irons then bring it there and try and have them weld them on for me. we'll see what happens

ILUVMY88CABRIO 06-24-2002 12:59 PM

You can't weld steel to aluminum.

13BAce 06-24-2002 02:34 PM


Originally Posted by vosko' date='Jun 24 2002, 11:51 AM
isn't the radiator aluminum? how do you weld to aluminum. turbovr6 said there are special welding rods

Yes. It can be done with a MIG welder with the right wire, but it's better to have it done with a TIG welder.

13BAce 06-24-2002 02:34 PM


Originally Posted by vosko' date='Jun 24 2002, 11:51 AM
isn't the radiator aluminum? how do you weld to aluminum. turbovr6 said there are special welding rods

You also need argon gas.

13BAce 06-24-2002 02:35 PM


Originally Posted by vosko' date='Jun 24 2002, 12:05 PM
there is a local radiator shop. i'll cut some angle irons then bring it there and try and have them weld them on for me. we'll see what happens

Home Depot sells flat aluminum bars that you can use.

1Revvin7 06-24-2002 02:56 PM

aluminum is hard to weld https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/angry.png


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