From Silence To Violence: All The BS You Can Handle

[FluidMotorUnion]

Are you guys as excited for the RBM x FMU Black Series SEMA build as we are? Good, because we’ve got it on the blog again today.

The pace hasn’t slowed one bit since we got crackin’ on the Black Series’ headers and exhaust, among other trick little things we haven’t mentioned yet. Today is no different, as the designing, fitment work and welding haven’t broken pace once.



Today, we’re going to focus on the work taking place at the middle resonator set, heading backwards towards the rear section. We’ve already put together the X-pipe and the initial piping that extends to just behind the differential, so enjoy some pictures from that region while we keep crackin’ on the headers up front. We’re moving quickly, but not a single inch of our perfectionist style is being compromised; after all, we’re pretty amped to have the honor to build a SEMA car, and that energy should be riding with us until the minute the BS leaves our facility. Enjoy the pics!










Aside from more Black Series content (obviously), we’ll have a good post or two up about Scott’s twin-turbo Explorer build, which is moving along just as quickly. Until tomorrow!

[cobrawannabe]

Looks like shit.





I lied.

I'd assume the ends are foiled to keep the shielding gas near the back sides of the welds?

[FluidMotorUnion]

Looks like shit.





I lied.

I'd assume the ends are foiled to keep the shielding gas near the back sides of the welds?

Correct! That's called backpurging. If you don't run the welding gas (argon, typically) on the backside of the metal being tig welded, it will oxidize. That oxidization looks bad and ruins airflow through the piping. And the flow of the argon over the metal has to be at a certain level, too. Welding is not easy if you want it done perfectly, haha.

[NudeLobster]

That is fucking cool. If only I had the money, I'd love to see what ya'll could do with a starion.

-Justin

[MommysLittleMonster]

I came.


Excellent welds, glad to see the trade is not disappearing.


From one certified welder to another... well done.

[cobrawannabe]

Correct! That's called backpurging. If you don't run the welding gas (argon, typically) on the backside of the metal being tig welded, it will oxidize. That oxidization looks bad and ruins airflow through the piping. And the flow of the argon over the metal has to be at a certain level, too. Welding is not easy if you want it done perfectly, haha.

AHA! Backpurging! I knew there was a term for it. I'm known for being nearly obsessive over the quality of my welds, so I know exactly what you guys go through.

If you haven't already, wait until you get into welding Ti!

[Jesus Christ]

i need to learn how to weld man, great shit as usual.

[FluidMotorUnion]

i need to learn how to weld man, great shit as usual.

Love you too Jaze

AHA! Backpurging! I knew there was a term for it. I'm known for being nearly obsessive over the quality of my welds, so I know exactly what you guys go through.

If you haven't already, wait until you get into welding Ti!

We've done Ti. Same quality of beads, but a lot more "fun." hahaha

Appreciate the kind words!

I came.


Excellent welds, glad to see the trade is not disappearing.


From one certified welder to another... well done.

That means a lot coming from another certified welder. Thanks!

That is fucking cool. If only I had the money, I'd love to see what ya'll could do with a starion.

-Justin

All in due time, Justin. Keep scratchin' those scratch-offs.