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Feb 28, 2004 | 07:09 PM

#11

pengaru

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Originally Posted by setzep' date='Feb 29 2004, 12:44 AM

Wow, this sounds like a real PITA. I better make a call to the local welding supply guy and ask him what he's done to join the two together. Thanks for the help guys (most of you).

I really wouldnt bother with trying this, the thermal expansion properties of 304L and cast iron are quite different, which is why I said before it will crack... think about the temperatures experienced @ the turbine housing.... 304L is going to expand ALOT and break right off the housing I suspect.

are you trying to integrate a wastegate into the turbine housing or something?

Feb 28, 2004 | 07:42 PM

#12

setzep

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Yes, I'm thinking that's an easy way of getting my boost control issue under control. I suppose I could make a new flange for my wastegate and use mild steel? Does mild steel weld fine to cast iron?