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43858, whats the difference between mild steel and stainless, in regards to exhaust systems...
Posted by tim97rs, Feb-07-03 06:34 PM
and down pipes?
thanks
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43875, RE: whats the difference between mild steel and stainless, in regards to exhaust systems...
Posted by fly1, Feb-08-03 05:15 AM
Stainless Steel has a greater percentage of carbon in the metal. Mild steel has less carbon, so it's more prone to rust, if it's not covered with ceramic or paint.
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43904, RE: whats the difference between mild steel and stainless, in regards to exhaust systems...
Posted by JZA69, Feb-08-03 02:56 PM
well he's right regarding that stainless doesnt rust. Just make sure if you want something not to rust that the welds use stainless welding rod because otherwise they could be a weak point. Also, not like it matters, but the stainless properties of stainless steel arent from carbon content but from other metals like nickel etc.
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