Why not build the downpipe in stainless steel?
Stainless steel has it’s applications, and our downpipes aren’t one of them. We feel strongly about our choice to use mild steel / aluminized piping and will be honest in our explanation why. Stainless steel has some advantages in extreme applications such as exhaust systems. One benefit to using stainless is initial corrosion resistance. Stainless piping can be polished to a mirror finish for a beautiful look in the show room. It can also save weight on a race car. Because stainless has a higher tensile strength it is possible to use thinner gauge pipe and achieve the same strength as a thicker mild steel. While these advantages make stainless steel a major selling point in aftermarket exhaust systems, the advantages are short lived and not worth the additional cost. 95% of all stainless steel exhaust systems on the market use grade 304 stainless steel. 304 is a commonly available grade which exhibits all the characteristics of stainless at an affordable price. The #1 selling point of
