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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 08:45 AM
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AFE 5 inch material question

I see that AFE has a 5inch dpf back pipe which is really all i need. But i see they have a stainless steel and then an aluminized steel which is cheaper. What’s the difference? Material quality? What can go wrong w the alumized that can’t with the stainless?
 
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Originally Posted by Jose Miranda
I see that AFE has a 5inch dpf back pipe which is really all i need. But i see they have a stainless steel and then an aluminized steel which is cheaper. What’s the difference? Material quality? What can go wrong w the alumized that can’t with the stainless?
If you live in a dry climate, go for the aluminized one. If you live where it gets cold and they use salt on the roads in the wintertime, go for stainless steel. It has nickel in it that will resist rusting, how much depending on what grade it is. There could be other stuff in it also. I'm not experienced with make up of stainless and the grades. You can do some research online for that.
 
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