Steel weld fitting for oil pan. SS or mild?

[turbotalon1g]

Looking to order a weld fitting for my oil pan, but I'm not sure if I should do SS or mild.

I'm thinking SS for longevity, but I don't know if this will cause issues trying to weld it to the pan, so I figured that I would ask.

Thanks

[sleepydsm]

The pan is steel... why wouldn't you get a steel fitting?

[Speedfreak]

Can do either. What fitting? Oil return?

[turbotalon1g]

yes it would be for an oil return.

I know steel would work, but I wasn't sure if SS or mild would make a different in the welding process or if one would be better than the other.

I'm trying to make it all -12AN sized return.
I'm in the process in finding out if they make a T3/T4 oil drain flange to 3/4" NPT, they only seem to make it in T6 or holset.

[Speedfreak]

Technically yes, would change how you would weld it, but in reality, doesn't matter that much in this application. Either will stick. SS fitting threads will play nicer over time.

[dsmreck]

it's getting tig welded regardless it will be a matter of filler rod really.

[Speedfreak]

it's getting tig welded regardless it will be a matter of filler rod really.

Correct

[turbotalon1g]

it's getting tig welded regardless it will be a matter of filler rod really.

That's what I thought, but then again not 100%.
I'm a welding nooblet.

Thanks guys.

[dsmreck]

http://www.siliconeintakes.com

this place has all kinds of great fittings etc.

[turbotalon1g]

thanks.