as the topic states, im interested in how anodizing AL effects its thermal properties. the application in mind is a front mount intercooler or heat exchanger used on high performance automotive applications. does the anodization reduce the thermal conductivity? does it change for different...
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does anyone know what filler rod to use when welding a cast iron turbocharger housing to a 1018 cold rolled v-band flange? does the housing need to be pre-heated before it is welded?
here's an example
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javier
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if a 304L, 321, or 347 ss pipe is mandrel bent/cold worked, then is it more susceptible to corrosion and the associated cracking at elevated temperatures?
the part in question is a 321 tight radius mandrel bent tube used on an automobile exhaust. its a turbocharger exhaust were high...
has anyone ever tried spraying CO2 onto an intercooler? similar to this idea
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if anyone has done this, do u have data, such as charge air temps after the IC. javier
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just curious what everyone recommends for welding handbook and or references. im planning on bending and TIGing a cage for my car in the near future out of 4130 and would like to do a little research about the pre and post welding processes, filler material, etc.
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does anyone have any experience with turbocharged cars? ive been debating with a few of my friends over the placement of a compressor bypass valve or blow off valve on the charge piping. some say it works best nearest the throttle body and others say it works best nearest the outlet of the...
does anyone have any experience with turbocharged cars? ive been debating with a few of my friends over the placement of a compressor bypass valve or blow off valve on the charge piping. some say it works best nearest the throttle body and others say it works best nearest the outlet of the...
