Red Flyer Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I am trying to install a new muffler and tailpipe on a 1986 F-250. When I got the pipe and muffler I put a magnet on the pipe and muffler to see if it is steel or stainless. The magnet stuck and then I find out that some stainless exhaust pipe will hold a magnet. My original plan was to weld it with a mig welder and not use the clamps that came with the kit. If I do weld it I assume that I will need stainless welding wire and then how do I transition from OEM steel to new stainless pipe. Should I just clamp it and forget about welding it? Should I not worry about it and just weld it. Four pieces that came in the kit will all slip together. Thanks in advance for the comments. Arlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomorejohndeere Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 weld it while its new and clean put clamps on for good measure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ky966boy Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 At work we weld stainless with regular mig wire . Works for us .Also I have a “stainless” toolbox at work that magnets stick too not as good as steel but they stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Glue it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paystar5000 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Weld it with regular wire. I weld aluminized walker tAil pipes to walker stainless mufflers all the time no problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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