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I tried to plug weld the patch to make it look kind of like the factory spot welds, but it only looked ok. In hindsight, if I were doing it again, I think I'd probably just pop rivet the patch on.
Spot welding that AOS heat shield would be the best way. Or tig welding would be my next choice. Mig welding that small is hard and maybe a bit ugly in the end. Call up some shops in your area to see if you anyone has a spot welder you could use for ten minutes.
The key is getting the patch piece cut and bent to fit up nicely, especially if you're going to TIG it. Those 3 in 1 press brakes work wonders on stuff like this (and there's still a few shopping days before Christmas).
Don't think this will work. Here is a shot with the heat shield off. Down pipe is rotated as far away from the aos as I could make it. This leaves a few mm near the aos
Not sure what the right course of action is. It's almost like the turbo is pointed at the aos vs a little to the right of it
hmmm... Either the turbo is pointed in the wrong direction (from the mount?), or the downpipe needs adjustment? Who made the downpipe? Would it clear better if you cut a wedge out of the downpipe or put the flange on at a different angle?
After a few months of having a good friend of mine finish up the fab (including a custom downpipe and exhaust) she fired up tonight. Should be taking her to the track this weekend for an initial shakedown. Can't wait!!
12-21-2015, 03:47 PM
