Bolt on or Weld on?
Bolt on or Weld on?
I am thinking about getting an HKS SSQV BOV, would it be better to get a bolt on kit, or the universal weld on one? Anyone have experience with it?
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bolt on is always better because u can take it off if u dont want it or u want to upgrade, or if u dont pass smog. welding is just too messy for a wrx. i think... someone enlighten me
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i'd prefer welded anyday of the week.........it's just that it's so permanant......ya know. that why it's best to go with bolt on stuff. plus.....you gotta have a TIG and be really REALLY good at it to weld on aluminum. or pay someone to do it for ya 
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Bolt-on. Yes, welding is permanent and theoretically more reliable, but welding aluminum is a pain in the *** and e/or expensive. Bolt on is easy, you can change it later if need be, and it's plenty reliable.
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ya bolt on is perfect. welding is lazy and messy. thats wat i think, it takes more effort to bolt on exhaust system rather than welding. because welding is like painting. u can make any angle strokes.
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ya bolt on is perfect. welding is lazy and messy. thats wat i think, it takes more effort to bolt on exhaust system rather than welding. because welding is like painting. u can make any angle strokes.
ya bolt on is perfect. welding is lazy and messy. thats wat i think, it takes more effort to bolt on exhaust system rather than welding. because welding is like painting. u can make any angle strokes.
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i'm not trying to start a pissing contest but the only way welding is messy is if your using a stick welder......and if you're using a stick welder on your WRX you're outta your mind 
you can't make passes at any angle.......if you're running a MIG setup then you can cheat it a bit but you really need to be careful where the tip is when you're welding.......otherwise the shielding gas won't do it's job correctly and you'll get a weak weld.
if you've ever even tried to run a TIG setup........you'll know that it's an artform.....there is nothing messy about it! TIG is spatter free...there is no mess.
with any kind of welding it really is an art form to get nice clean uniform welds. welding your exhaust is one thing......welding aluminum on your intercoller that everyone is gonna see.......IS A TOTALLY DIFFERENT STORY.
once again.......i'm not trying to start a pissing contest...it's just that i've been welding for a few years and when i need strong clean weld i still take it to a race shop cause i'm no pro.
you can't make passes at any angle.......if you're running a MIG setup then you can cheat it a bit but you really need to be careful where the tip is when you're welding.......otherwise the shielding gas won't do it's job correctly and you'll get a weak weld.
if you've ever even tried to run a TIG setup........you'll know that it's an artform.....there is nothing messy about it! TIG is spatter free...there is no mess.
with any kind of welding it really is an art form to get nice clean uniform welds. welding your exhaust is one thing......welding aluminum on your intercoller that everyone is gonna see.......IS A TOTALLY DIFFERENT STORY.
once again.......i'm not trying to start a pissing contest...it's just that i've been welding for a few years and when i need strong clean weld i still take it to a race shop cause i'm no pro.
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yea.. but the thing is my friend took his car to get a new straight pipe welded on to the flanges and those guys did a messy job. i have to say if u want welding make sure u goto the right place otherwise ur gona end up paying for some lazy welders who just want the money.