Yep.. Don't ceramic coat or wrap stainless pipes tho...
Heat shield them...
Make sure outer holes in flange are drilled out to allow for expansion..
This prevents heat distortion..
I've had no issues welding s/s to mild steel, using TIG s/s filler rod..
My V clamps are s/s to mild steel also...
Yep drill the outer holes in flange plate enough to allow for some expansion.. The centre bolts / studs will hold things in place...What do you mean outer holes? All of the stud holes, or the outer exhaust ports?
btw, thanks everyone. There is a lot of useful info for beginners.
Charley