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Exhaust System
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Most performance exhaust is built of aircraft-quality T-304 stainless steel -- stainless inside and out, not mild steel, not aluminum, not coated aluminum, not just wrapped with stainless on the outside for show. Coating techniques, such as aluminizing, can somewhat prolong the life of mild steel, but coatings suffer at the weld points. And, comparing aluminized steel to T-304 stainless steel is like comparing gold-plated metal to solid gold! T-304 stainless steel has the highest chromium content, making it the most resistant to corrosion and therefore the most desirable material for a long-lasting exhaust system. Note: Only the flanges are not stainless. In our twenty-year experience, we have found the 3/8"--1/2" flanges are so thick they will never affect the performance or longevity of the system.
Choosing The Right Performance Exhaust - Today, choosing performance exhaust can be confusing. A common misconception is that "bigger is better". Many enthusiasts, and manufacturers too, seem to feel that very large diameter pipes are the only way to go for muscle car performance, while we at performance air filters have found for street use, big pipes just take energy out of the exhaust, both by slowing down exhaust gas velocity and by cooling off the gases. While exhaust may leave the port at 1500 degrees or more, at the tailpipe it's down to 150 degrees -- a sign energy has been lost. Velocity and uninterrupted flow are the real performance-making factors.
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We stock Exhaust Systems for the following makes: Buick, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Cadillac, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Saturn, Toyota, Acura, Audi, BMW, Eagle, Geo, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Saab.
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