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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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see title above, thanks.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Google is your friend.

6. What's the difference between aluminized steel and stainless steel exhausts? Both materials have the same performance characteristics. The main differences (besides price) are in, corrosion resistance, and appearance. Aluminized steel exhausts are inexpensive, but tend to corrode much more quickly than stainless steel. Aluminized steel is best suited to vehicles in warm, dry climates, where they won't be exposed to rain, snow, or salt. Even then aluminized system rust out from the inside due to condensation. Bassani Xhaust Stainless steel systems are top of the line. Featuring stainless steel tubing, 304 stainless steel mufflers and 304 stainless steel show quality polished tips. BX Performance is our “composite†line utilizing aluminized tubing, 409 stainless steel mufflers, and polished stainless steel tips. Other companies aluminized lines have aluminized tubing, aluminized mufflers and no polished tips or just chromed steel tips. When you want the best, ask for Bassani Xhaust.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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so would you say this is a fair price?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=250141519426

i live in southern cali, so im not at all worried about corrosion or rust.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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I'm not from Cali, so $375 for an X pipe sounds like WAYY TOO MUCH. But I've never bought one with cats. lol.


Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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its illegal here to not have em
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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It's illegal anywhere in the US--Federal law...the only difference across the country is that it's easier (I.e. your less likely to get caught) in some jurisdictions...
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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so i shouldnt waste the $200 or so on getting catted versions

so this should be more like it then
http://www.performancepeddler.com/se...p;x=10&y=8
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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ya in cali you should get cats..i hear they are a lot stricter on that kind of stuff....

PS i believe its a 10,000 dollar fine for violating that law anywhere in the US
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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ORIGINAL: Primussucks2k

so i shouldnt waste the $200 or so on getting catted versions

so this should be more like it then
http://www.performancepeddler.com/se...p;x=10&y=8
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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there is no way i am believing that.

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ya in cali you should get cats..i hear they are a lot stricter on that kind of stuff....

PS i believe its a 10,000 dollar fine for violating that law anywhere in the US



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