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Dump Pipes.. Stainless Vs Mild Steel Pro'S And Cons


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I purchased a system off a forum memebr some time ago. Last weekend I installed my modded exhaust housing, 12 psi actuator, Rapid V3 cooler, Dekka's and Mal Wood clutch. I am now looking to put on the exhaust. Currently it utilises the standard dump the goes straigh to a 4' until just past the cat, then goes to dual 2.5'. I am looking to do away with factory dump and I am undecided as to go with a mild steel dump or a stainless. Could you please tell me the pro's and con's of doing either?

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Flow wise there isn't much difference - stainless can be lighter, but more expensive. Mild steel will cop more knocks and scrapes and also is easier to repair if it ever gets a crack, mild steel is also cheaper

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Performance wise? no difference....Stainless will probably retain heat a bit longer then mild, but stainless will last longer ... mild will be much cheaper. I think stainless will give a tinnier sound then mild cos they normally use a thinner gauged steel to keep the cost down.

Looks? stainless looks awesome, but not gonna see it often. You could also get the mild steel ceramic coated for heat reduction and longitivtiy, but that would probably be more expensive then stainless...

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