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11syn3rgy · 05-23-2013, 06:34 PM

Hey guys,

Ok, I need some advice. I just received my new Solo J-pipes that I want to install on my Borla S-type exhaust. Here's the (potential) problem. I have 2 exhaust shops in town and I ASSUMED that either of them could weld 304 grade stainless steel. NOT the case!! Ugh.

I know that many of you have already done this and are happy with the results. Please help!!!!

Thanks

converted · 05-23-2013, 06:49 PM

Find a new shop. You can weld stainless with a regular mig welder just fine. It may look a lil bubble gummy or not be exactly perfect but no one will see it any way. I welded my own jpipes to my pypes axle back with a standard mig setup using a 25/75 argon mix shielding gas and it worked just fine. I know ur supposed to use stainless wire and all that crap but in real life anybody that can half way weld can weld stainless to mild steel or stainless to stainless especially exhaust tubing with a regular setup.

Cam2011 · 05-23-2013, 06:52 PM

Stop going to exhaust shops and go to a good welder/fabricator. They'll get the job done right.

11syn3rgy · 05-23-2013, 07:00 PM

Ok, thanks guys. Appreciate it

kmm1412 · 05-23-2013, 08:16 PM

You might also try contacting a shop that specializes in performance custom car builds. The shop I take my car to is one of those, and they have a lot of experience fabricating (and welding) custom exhausts. They should have no problem welding your stainless j-pipes.

11syn3rgy · 05-23-2013, 08:25 PM

Good idea. Thanks man!

flyer08 · 05-23-2013, 10:44 PM

I looked around few shops before going with local performance shop. I could never get the local custom fabrication place to answer the phone.

05-23-2013, 06:34 PM	#1
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Solo J-pipes/stainless welding? Hey guys, Ok, I need some advice. I just received my new Solo J-pipes that I want to install on my Borla S-type exhaust. Here's the (potential) problem. I have 2 exhaust shops in town and I ASSUMED that either of them could weld 304 grade stainless steel. NOT the case!! Ugh. I know that many of you have already done this and are happy with the results. Please help!!!! Thanks

05-23-2013, 08:16 PM	#5
kmm1412 The Bolt-On Beast Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IBM w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jamison, PA Posts: 965 View My Garage	You might also try contacting a shop that specializes in performance custom car builds. The shop I take my car to is one of those, and they have a lot of experience fabricating (and welding) custom exhausts. They should have no problem welding your stainless j-pipes. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6M Imperial Blue Metallic\|Cyber Gray Metallic Stripes\|Gray Interior\|Factory (KAE) Hurst Short Throw Shifter\|Sunroof MODS - 1LE Track Pack Suspension Upgrade\|Kooks Custom Stepped Headers & HFCs\|Cold Air Inductions Black CAI\|ADM Performance Scoop\|Vmax IBM CNC Ported Throttle Body\|Rx Extreme IBM Catch Can & Breather\|Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust w/Solo J-pipes\|IBM Heritage Grill\|LG ZL1 10 Spoke Replica Wheels w/Goodyear Supercar G2 Tires\|Z/TA Rear Spoiler\|463RWHP/459RWTQ Tune by Dale Cherry

05-23-2013, 06:49 PM	#2
converted Drives: 2012 45th anniversary Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Currently in Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 363	Find a new shop. You can weld stainless with a regular mig welder just fine. It may look a lil bubble gummy or not be exactly perfect but no one will see it any way. I welded my own jpipes to my pypes axle back with a standard mig setup using a 25/75 argon mix shielding gas and it worked just fine. I know ur supposed to use stainless wire and all that crap but in real life anybody that can half way weld can weld stainless to mild steel or stainless to stainless especially exhaust tubing with a regular setup.

05-23-2013, 06:52 PM	#3
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	Stop going to exhaust shops and go to a good welder/fabricator. They'll get the job done right.

05-23-2013, 07:00 PM	#4
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Ok, thanks guys. Appreciate it

05-23-2013, 08:25 PM	#6
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Good idea. Thanks man!

05-23-2013, 10:44 PM	#7
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	I looked around few shops before going with local performance shop. I could never get the local custom fabrication place to answer the phone.