My morning at Fast Intentions ...
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This is my understanding of the materials used:
a) Aluminized steel is steel tubing with a high temp ceramic paint.
b) Stainless steel is T-304 tubing
c) Polished SS is just T-304 but high polished for a “show” look
Some things to keep in mind … aluminized tubing is slightly thicker than T-304. The complete system is slightly lighter than stock and slightly heavier than T-304 for those of you planning on tracking. Being slightly thicker than T-304 SS makes them slightly quieter as well. If you actually manage to break through the ceramic coating, it is possible for rust to take hold, especially if you live in a corrosive environment. It is definitely a step above the stock exhaust steel tubing.
T-304 is slightly thinner making it lighter and maybe a little bit louder than the thicker aluminized steel. It has a satin finish, but will most likely have “lines” in the axial direction from the extrusion / bending process. It will also be more corrosion resistant since it has less iron content.
Polished SS is T-304, but high polished to chrome like finish.
Everyone will have to weigh the pros and cons for themselves.
a) Aluminized steel is steel tubing with a high temp ceramic paint.
b) Stainless steel is T-304 tubing
c) Polished SS is just T-304 but high polished for a “show” look
Some things to keep in mind … aluminized tubing is slightly thicker than T-304. The complete system is slightly lighter than stock and slightly heavier than T-304 for those of you planning on tracking. Being slightly thicker than T-304 SS makes them slightly quieter as well. If you actually manage to break through the ceramic coating, it is possible for rust to take hold, especially if you live in a corrosive environment. It is definitely a step above the stock exhaust steel tubing.
T-304 is slightly thinner making it lighter and maybe a little bit louder than the thicker aluminized steel. It has a satin finish, but will most likely have “lines” in the axial direction from the extrusion / bending process. It will also be more corrosion resistant since it has less iron content.
Polished SS is T-304, but high polished to chrome like finish.
Everyone will have to weigh the pros and cons for themselves.
Last edited by terrycs; 02-20-2008 at 12:43 PM.
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Thanks Terry. I have a question for you. If I plan on driving down to Fast Intentions and having them install the exhaust, can the stock exhaust be disassembled into small enough sections so that it will fit into our trunk and rear seats if necessary (assuming of course I bring along some tarps to cover the interior, etc.).
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Hey G ... Yes ... that's how I got my stuff home!
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Originally Posted by AlterZgo
Thanks Terry. I have a question for you. If I plan on driving down to Fast Intentions and having them install the exhaust, can the stock exhaust be disassembled into small enough sections so that it will fit into our trunk and rear seats if necessary (assuming of course I bring along some tarps to cover the interior, etc.).
Last edited by terrycs; 02-19-2008 at 11:52 PM.
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Originally Posted by IvoryPearl07G
dang! yall got the pipes to fit through the pass through?! crazy!
oh yea...t-minus 2 days til tax return....Tony, you ready? lol
oh yea...t-minus 2 days til tax return....Tony, you ready? lol
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Originally Posted by solopresident
i got my exhaust in my coupe with seats down, cats to and some intakes and some cleaning supplies. its ll how you make it fit.
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