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adoboboy · 09-21-2005, 03:25 PM

OK...I'm 99% done piecing together my turbo kit for my KA. (trying to keep a budget of $1500)
I picked up 6ft of 2.5"dia aluminum piping and 5ft of 3"aluminum piping for only 10 dollars shipped. Is that enough?
I did some research, seems like aluminum is hard to weld and bending it with tight radiuses will cause stress and crimps on opposite ends. Is there a trick anyone can share with me so I can complete my IC piping?
I have access to machines shops at work but i'm not too familiar with terms so please explain in detail.

Constraints: I also want to use the minimal amount of couplings since they seem to be a source of leaks and problems down the road. I also want to snake the piping myself. I like to be thorough with my work and not cut corners. So taking the piping to someone is my last option.

Thanks all ahead of time.

09-21-2005, 03:25 PM	#1
adoboboy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ny Age: 42 Posts: 307 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Aluminum IC piping Question OK...I'm 99% done piecing together my turbo kit for my KA. (trying to keep a budget of $1500) I picked up 6ft of 2.5"dia aluminum piping and 5ft of 3"aluminum piping for only 10 dollars shipped. Is that enough? I did some research, seems like aluminum is hard to weld and bending it with tight radiuses will cause stress and crimps on opposite ends. Is there a trick anyone can share with me so I can complete my IC piping? I have access to machines shops at work but i'm not too familiar with terms so please explain in detail. Constraints: I also want to use the minimal amount of couplings since they seem to be a source of leaks and problems down the road. I also want to snake the piping myself. I like to be thorough with my work and not cut corners. So taking the piping to someone is my last option. Thanks all ahead of time.