Mild Vs Stainless Steel Exhaust

And would you guys go the mild steel over the stainless steel.

Mild vs stainless steel exhaust. My current exhaust is made from aluminised mild steel. Obviously stainless steel is better but keep in mind that at 1000 if the mild steel rusts you can just get a new mild steel system and still have in your pocket. Is this roughly true. Well made stainless headers shouldnt crack but then they ll prob cost big for a decent set.

Its chromium content is around 18 20 and about 8 10 nickel. While the best quality stainless steel is thick and strong and shouldn t break under any normal conditions not all exhaust manufacturers use the best quality stainless. 409 stainless steel has anywhere between 10 5 11 75 of chromium and 5 of nickel. Stainless steel is the most expensive choice.

Stainless can be more brittle than aluminized steel and it has been known to crack. Exhaust systems which will last much longer than the mild steel equivalents and are generally a little lighter. However they will rust over time. The guy at castle hill exhaust said their mild steel systems last anyway between 4 and 7 years.

Stainless steel won t stain wrong. It is an excellent material for headers and exhaust systems or any application where high heat is encountered. It is more expensive but will last longer than mild steel. It is an alloy of iron that contains at least 12 chromium.

There are different grades of the material but most stainless exhausts are made. I reckon leave it and stick with mild steel. Compared to mild steel stainless steel has superior high temperature characteristics. The coating helps resist rust and corrosion.

Follow this link to learn more about aluminized steel. Exhaust parts made from stainless steel have the best resistance to rust. There are two common types of stainless steel for exhaust pipes. So its cheaper then stainless but has better rust resistance than mild steel.

Stainless steel is stronger not necessarily. Unless you get the pipework in stainless and the silencers in mild i have thought of that.