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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Hey ya'll. I need a new exhaust bc the 4inch I have on there now is rotted out. I want to get a 5inch from the downpipe back but I dont know how big of a downpipe I can go. Anyone have any input?
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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4"
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Thanks man
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Np and it surprises me that even fits in there
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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4" is plenty big for a Dmax... And yes I agree, it is quite tough installing it
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Going with stainless this time? I assume the last exhaust wasn't. Stainless is expensive but should just about last forever. Of course, the exhaust rotting out gives you a good excuse to upgrade with the times.
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddiebuntain
Going with stainless this time? I assume the last exhaust wasn't. Stainless is expensive but should just about last forever. Of course, the exhaust rotting out gives you a good excuse to upgrade with the times.
depends on the grade of stainless.... the lower grade will last only about as long as aluminized steel
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Been there, done that with an 04 psd I used to have. Go with a better grade of Stainless steel. It may be a few more bucks, but its worth it. Beats doing it twice. Ends up costing more in the long run if you do it on the cheap .
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Brain fade again, what's the number of the higher grade stainless? 349 or 409 or something like that? I believe a magnet shouldn't stick to it, but that doesn't help when mailordering.
 
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304SS is the higher grade, 409SS is fine for someone in the southern states that has no corrosion causing elements like salted roads and snow in winter
 
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