Okay guys thank you for all your help!!
I went with a CK24, air cooled, flex head. Its about the same price as a CK130, but I am betting that the even smaller size will be more beneficial than the higher amperage rating. Also, I chose air cooled because that should make the torch even lighter and the cable more flexible than the water cooled version.
For 165$ shipped (weldfabulous) I got the torch, connector, and a bunch of cups, lenses, and collets to support 1/16" and 3/32" electrodes.
My only concern is the balance of duty cycle and amperage and how this small torch will work out. I think I'll need to use it between 100 and 115A, but I'm not sure how demanding I will be as far as duty cycle..I'm not that fast yet and mostly I just want to make it so making the bead on those runners isnt a STRUGGLE anymore..even if its slow.
Worst case if its too wimpy for aluminum at 105A, then at least it should be fantastic on steel at 60A. (exhaust headers)
We shall see!!
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