Just wondering if alluminum is too soft to use for exhaust, like for a full exhaust, including down pipe...
Thanks,
Jake
Thanks,
Jake
Alluminum for exhaust pipes: bad idea?
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but it is light weight though... 
I was actaully looking at some stainless pipe, and they had aluminum too... The al pipe isnt really cheaper, so its not a cost thing... I was just wondering...
I was actaully looking at some stainless pipe, and they had aluminum too... The al pipe isnt really cheaper, so its not a cost thing... I was just wondering...
There are titanium exhaust systems out there if 5 lbs is really important. But you better have a liquid cooled check book...
There is no way an aluminum exhaust would melt outright, since post turbo temps are much lower than runner temps. Even if the exhaust was 1500f it still wouldnt melt, because of the cool air on the outside, the metal would never get to 1500f.
Anyway, the problem isnt the exhaust melting outright but it becomes progressively weaker as the temperature climbs. I would expect it to crack easily.
I am guessing if they worked they would be around.
Anyway, the problem isnt the exhaust melting outright but it becomes progressively weaker as the temperature climbs. I would expect it to crack easily.
I am guessing if they worked they would be around.
Mullen: LOL sorry I should have used more 's!
I was joking around with Jake, but the temp is a huge issue to consider as I said the melting point of Al is around the 1200f mark, in inboard boats that use Aluminium headers they're water cooled to prevent the header failing.
No they don't melt as such but they do weaken and fail structurally.
's!I was joking around with Jake, but the temp is a huge issue to consider as I said the melting point of Al is around the 1200f mark, in inboard boats that use Aluminium headers they're water cooled to prevent the header failing.
No they don't melt as such but they do weaken and fail structurally.
InConel for the win.
As light as aluminum and has thermal properties that are somewhere close to tungsten Of course the price.. that is another matter
As light as aluminum and has thermal properties that are somewhere close to tungsten
Of course the price.. that is another matter 
figgie said:InConel for the win.
As light as aluminum and has thermal properties that are somewhere close to tungsten
very true.. :evildeal:
tte said:
it might
depending on how they apply the ceramic coat. If it is anodized on no. If it is the mickey mouse spray on stuff. Yes.
Just wondering if the Cermaic Coating would negate any weight savings as you'd need to use a heavier wall tube to begin with for dent resistance...
(I can't believe we're seriously discussing this )
(I can't believe we're seriously discussing this
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