Im looking at an exhaust system right now, Is there anything so bad about aluminized pipe?
acton mike
03-14-2009, 06:38 PM
it just as not as long-lasting as better quality pipe such as stainless
but for doing up just a cooking exhaust for a stock truck- it works okay if you have to watch your pennies
GHS
03-14-2009, 08:36 PM
It lasted for over ten years on my '73.
76D100
03-17-2009, 07:30 PM
Does it rust within a year like the oem pipes or will it retain the finish? I could easly paint it.
GHS
03-17-2009, 07:32 PM
It mostly looked good, but there were a few spots that had minor rust.
volaredon
03-17-2009, 08:12 PM
that's what I have always used, its on my 78 Fury 2 door as we speak and will be on my truck, as soon as I can get my nephew's Jeep outta my way so I can get the headers on there before taking it to the exhaust shop.
My nephew blew the head (2.5--4 banger) it got HOT and he kept on going til 2 intake valves warped enuf to esentially make it a "2 cylinder" and drop the compression on 2 holes, to ~40PSI! I'm waiting for the exh manifold from it, to come back from being welded up; it helps tremendously having a welding teacher among one's buddies!
charlie1935
03-17-2009, 11:28 PM
I've had aluminized on my 96 5 years ans it still ain;t rusted bad.
still have the original on the 87. That was the first year for stainless from the factory. :gr_patrio
volaredon
03-19-2009, 04:37 PM
just had aluminized run on my truck this morning; hopefully it lasts a few years.
