What Metal for X-Pipe?
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What Metal for X-Pipe? I am about to purchase a universal x-pipe for my 1999 SS and fabricate everything to fit. A certain kit I am looking at is made from 16-gauge steel (aluminized). Now I know nothing about metal, and was wondering if this would be all right to use?
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-Tyler
Thanks!
-Tyler
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I've had aluminized true duals on my 6-cylinder Jeep for about two years, now, and no rust whatsoever other than on the headers(plain black paint). And I'm talking mudding, wheeling... she's been ridden like a Vegas *****, to say the least.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of stainless exhaust(other than headers), because believe it or not, stainless WILL rust under the right conditions. I mean, I take care of the car, but I highly doubt I'm gonna be showing off any of the exhaust other than the headers and tips, so the rest could be made of styrofoam and duct tape for all I care, so long as it sends the exhaust where I want it to.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of stainless exhaust(other than headers), because believe it or not, stainless WILL rust under the right conditions. I mean, I take care of the car, but I highly doubt I'm gonna be showing off any of the exhaust other than the headers and tips, so the rest could be made of styrofoam and duct tape for all I care, so long as it sends the exhaust where I want it to.
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Originally Posted by Ric
I've had aluminized true duals on my 6-cylinder Jeep for about two years, now, and no rust whatsoever other than on the headers(plain black paint). And I'm talking mudding, wheeling... she's been ridden like a Vegas *****, to say the least.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of stainless exhaust(other than headers), because believe it or not, stainless WILL rust under the right conditions. I mean, I take care of the car, but I highly doubt I'm gonna be showing off any of the exhaust other than the headers and tips, so the rest could be made of styrofoam and duct tape for all I care, so long as it sends the exhaust where I want it to.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of stainless exhaust(other than headers), because believe it or not, stainless WILL rust under the right conditions. I mean, I take care of the car, but I highly doubt I'm gonna be showing off any of the exhaust other than the headers and tips, so the rest could be made of styrofoam and duct tape for all I care, so long as it sends the exhaust where I want it to.
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Well, I'm up here in the high country, about 10 min from TN/NC. When I say the Jeep get ridden like a Vegas *****, I mean as in, Tellico 4wheel trails, every mudhole in the area, and the only wash it's had in the past year and a half is from rain. So, I'm impressed with how the pipes are holding up... they'll probably outlast the frame.
Yeah, if people comment on how shiny your X-pipe is, it's time to lower your car.
Yeah, if people comment on how shiny your X-pipe is, it's time to lower your car.
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Originally Posted by Ric
Well, I'm up here in the high country, about 10 min from TN/NC. When I say the Jeep get ridden like a Vegas *****, I mean as in, Tellico 4wheel trails, every mudhole in the area, and the only wash it's had in the past year and a half is from rain. So, I'm impressed with how the pipes are holding up... they'll probably outlast the frame.
Yeah, if people comment on how shiny your X-pipe is, it's time to lower your car.
Yeah, if people comment on how shiny your X-pipe is, it's time to lower your car.
Well, my car is still stock height...but I won't be getting anything like "My Tyler, what shiny exhaust pipes you have!" since it's just aluminized steel.
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It's an '85 CJ-7. Mods are in my sig, hoping to go spring-over this summer and 35s. Once I get a winch, my wife'll let me take it up stuff like the Staircase, Helicopter Pad, etc. She worries 'bout her baby. 
Good luck looking for one, man. Try for an '86, as they more than likely came with a Dana 44 rear axle.
Good luck looking for one, man. Try for an '86, as they more than likely came with a Dana 44 rear axle.
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Originally Posted by Ric
It's an '85 CJ-7. Mods are in my sig, hoping to go spring-over this summer and 35s. Once I get a winch, my wife'll let me take it up stuff like the Staircase, Helicopter Pad, etc. She worries 'bout her baby.
Good luck looking for one, man. Try for an '86, as they more than likely came with a Dana 44 rear axle.
Good luck looking for one, man. Try for an '86, as they more than likely came with a Dana 44 rear axle.
Thanks for the tips!
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