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Old 03 February 2002, 09:26 AM
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Still dithering over D/P choice, and was wondering who makes a mild steel one, as it's been suggested that this will be quieter than a stainless one.

Any other disadvantages to mild steel, other than corrosion?

I guess it will be cheaper to?

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Old 03 February 2002, 10:29 AM
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I thought AdamM said the BPM one was mild? But I may be horribly mistaken.

I was very paranoid about noise - I have a stainless one. The most important bits are to make sure the centre is resonated and the backbox is a quiet one.

Cars with only a backbox are frequently much louder than my full system (Magnex Twindump, PPP centre and backbox) but they are probably less restrictive, but can also rob low down torque.
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Due the heat that the downpipe is exposed to, I would think a stainless part is a much better idea....

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HKS make a mild steel one.

Due to the temperatures.....a stainless one is a better idea.

Why?
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Mild steel breaks down at a lower temperature than stainless....
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OK, I get the idea, stainless lot better.

I have a fairly quiet BB (WR Sport), so will do the DP and then think about a resonated centre.

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