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SVTPerformance's Chain of Restaurants
Show'n'Shine Saloon
First polish/wax to my 03
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<blockquote data-quote="mblgjr" data-source="post: 7082079" data-attributes="member: 13336"><p>Not entirely correct.</p><p></p><p>Bassani BX systems are aluminized steel. Aluminized steel is economical and functional, but not the most aesthetically pleasing in the long run. You can also usually find the seam on aluminized tubing rather easily and the seam will often rust first. It is more corrosion resistant than raw steel, but not as good as stainless.</p><p></p><p>409 is stainless. It is high-carbon stainless that is actually better for severe service high-heat applications because it can expand/contract without work hardening and becoming brittle with age. Notice most midpipes are constructed of it (MRT and Magnaflow are)</p><p></p><p>304 stainless is "more pure" and thus, looks "better" and doesn't turn brown with heat/age. It can also crack in extreme heat situations; though not common in normal automotive applications.</p><p></p><p>409 and 304 CAN be polished; 304 will hold the look with nearly no-maintenance whereas 409 you'll have to stay on top of it all the time due to the recurring oxidation. Cleaners such as Cameo or Zud will help keep 409 looking nice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mblgjr, post: 7082079, member: 13336"] Not entirely correct. Bassani BX systems are aluminized steel. Aluminized steel is economical and functional, but not the most aesthetically pleasing in the long run. You can also usually find the seam on aluminized tubing rather easily and the seam will often rust first. It is more corrosion resistant than raw steel, but not as good as stainless. 409 is stainless. It is high-carbon stainless that is actually better for severe service high-heat applications because it can expand/contract without work hardening and becoming brittle with age. Notice most midpipes are constructed of it (MRT and Magnaflow are) 304 stainless is "more pure" and thus, looks "better" and doesn't turn brown with heat/age. It can also crack in extreme heat situations; though not common in normal automotive applications. 409 and 304 CAN be polished; 304 will hold the look with nearly no-maintenance whereas 409 you'll have to stay on top of it all the time due to the recurring oxidation. Cleaners such as Cameo or Zud will help keep 409 looking nice. [/QUOTE]
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