A MIG welder would be excellent for working on your exhaust, but if you have
no experience I would definitely practice on things that didn't matter
first. Local vocational schools offer courses or maybe you know someone that
could show you a few tips, because if you aren't careful you can end up with
a mess and a bunch of worthless parts. Then again, that would be an excuse
for a new performance exhaust system!!;-) A friend of mine has a small MIG
that runs off of 2 12volt batteries. We patched up my exhaust on an old
beater in the parking lot at work. Would definitely come in handy for trail
fixes!!!!
Take Care & Keep On Truckin'~~~~~John
<<'96 Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L 5spd>>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Clark" <dml@mikesdakota.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 12:47 AM
Subject: DML: Welding exhaust WAS Cat question?
> Speaking of all this cat work.... I'm planning on
> fabbing up an offroad pipe I can use at the track. I
> want to put flanges on my existing cat so I will have
> the option of replacing it for inspections, but run
> with the straight pipe when I feel like it. My
> question is about welders. What kind of welder do you
> guys suggest would be a good choice for this type of
> work? I have no welding experience and I don't want to
> spend a LOT of money. I have been thinking about a mig
> setup. I have seen some gaseless migs (I know
> oxymoron) that are pretty inexpensive that should be
> able to do a job like this. I've also read that migs
> are easiest for beginners. I'll be removing the entire
> exhaust and doing the welding away from the vehicle if
> that helps in making a decision.... Thanks,
>
> PS, please no "have a shop do it" responses. If a shop
> does it then I have no excuse to buy a welder and
> besides DIY is more fun ;-)
>
> --Mike
> www.mikesdakota.com
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