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Old 07-11-2008, 06:47 AM
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alumaloy

does it really work?

I did an internet search, seems individual experiences were mixed.



Thinking more about my dual TB idea, would require my hacking the TB side of the intake completely off.

Figured I could align the new plate/tb's with pins, then use the alumaloy to make it permanent. I know nothing about joining two metal pieces...I can mig weld a little but thats where it ends, is there another alternative? The idea of being able to use a propane torch is attractive, and perty much what Im limited too...although I might be able to find someoe willing to work with me, that has an acetalyne torch, Im not counting on it though.
 
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Old 07-11-2008, 06:53 PM
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Its not as easy as it looks-Alumaloy is more of a solder and soldering than anything else. I suppose that if you had a good deal of experience in welding you could do it, but aluminum is very trickey to weld. Have some one tig weld it for you.
 
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Old 07-12-2008, 05:27 AM
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Welding is out of the question, so far the quotes have been beyond ridiculous.

I have some scrap aluminum and the alumaloy is on the way...Im not very optomisitc...
 
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Old 07-13-2008, 03:49 PM
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Mill the pieces, drill and tap srew/bolt holes, cut a gasket, and locktite everything?
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 05:05 AM
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Dont think there would be enough material on the outter edges to drill and tap, I thought about that, matter of fact it was part of my least expensive plan, which was to have tabs welded at key points, then do as you described.
 
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