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- Nov 29, 2021
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- Location
- Oviedo FL
- Ram Year
- 2017 1500 Sport Night
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
Im relatively mechanically inclined and I'd like to think that im smart enough to learn new skills. I want to get more into mechanical work as a hobby and Im just looking for a new project to undertake. Right now I'd like to buy a cheap/blown jeep 4.0 engine (without owning a jeep yet) and stroker it and basically get more into engine work with the goal of eventually swapping the engine into an XJ. Im familiar with most tools and have a selection of standard power tools and air tools but the one thing I have never had any exposure to is welding. Im renting a house currently so Im limited to a 110v power source but I do have an enclosed garage. Would my best bet be to just go with a cheapo harbor freight stick welder or is it worth it to pony up for a nicer mixed use welder like one of the many offerings from miller/ esab?
Im sure the text of this post will tell yall who have experience welding that I know exactly noting about welding.
And just so I dont give anybody an aneurism- Ill probably start with learning lawnmower and motorcycle engines before I try to buy and fix/stroker a 4.0
Im sure the text of this post will tell yall who have experience welding that I know exactly noting about welding.
And just so I dont give anybody an aneurism- Ill probably start with learning lawnmower and motorcycle engines before I try to buy and fix/stroker a 4.0