HI PSI Member 1,589 Member For: 19y 5d Gender: Male Location: Central Queensland Posted 04/03/10 11:17 AM Share Posted 04/03/10 11:17 AM 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? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66687-dump-pipes-stainless-vs-mild-steel-pros-and-cons/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 04/03/10 11:29 AM Share Posted 04/03/10 11:29 AM 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 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66687-dump-pipes-stainless-vs-mild-steel-pros-and-cons/#findComment-987930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BensXR6T Member 478 Member For: 16y 4m 24d Gender: Male Location: Burpengary QLD Posted 04/03/10 11:36 AM Share Posted 04/03/10 11:36 AM 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... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66687-dump-pipes-stainless-vs-mild-steel-pros-and-cons/#findComment-987933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sickd Member 128 Member For: 17y 7m 14d Posted 07/03/10 12:02 AM Share Posted 07/03/10 12:02 AM stainless will glow red quicker as the stainless is usually thinner gauge Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66687-dump-pipes-stainless-vs-mild-steel-pros-and-cons/#findComment-988532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI PSI Member 1,589 Member For: 19y 5d Gender: Male Location: Central Queensland Posted 07/03/10 05:42 AM Author Share Posted 07/03/10 05:42 AM By the sounds of it then a mld is just as good. Anyone know where I can find a cheap 4" version? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66687-dump-pipes-stainless-vs-mild-steel-pros-and-cons/#findComment-988618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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