Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only Talk about Dodge/Cummins aftermarket products for second generation trucks here. Can include high-performance mods, or general accessories.

Stainless vs. Aluminized exhaust pipe

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-19-2004, 10:48 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Cjaiceman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Englewood, CO
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question Stainless vs. Aluminized exhaust pipe

I am looking around for a 4" exhaust from the turbo back and I don't know which pipe to use on an '02 (last year of the old body) ext. cab w/ short bed? I have heard good and bad about both. Please help...

Also, which muffler is louder, the MagnaFlow or Banks? Both come in Stainless and Aluminized...

Thanks in advance,
~Chris~
Old 04-20-2004, 06:51 AM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Chip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Gloucester, Va.
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
stainless vs. aluminized exhaust pipe

It's really all about how much you want to spend. Stainless is much more expensive and longer lasting than aluminized, the sound and performance is pretty much the same. Stainless is much " prettier " than aluminized. It's up to your wallet !!
Chip
Old 04-20-2004, 08:15 AM
  #3  
Banned
 
Mark Craig's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Nashvile Tennessee
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Which material to get??

Cjaiceman,

The material to purchase really depends on where you live and how long you intend to keep the truck. T-304 is the most expensive material but for all practical purposes will never fail you. T-409 is slightly better then the factory stainless currently used on the newer trucks, it will brown/grey out and get some rust spots on it but will still give most folks a very long life. All of the T-409 systems include a T-304 muffler and all the welded hanger sare also T-304, we know that is where you will have a problem corrosion wise if you have one so we use the BEST material for these components so we knwo it will last. If you live is the northern areas of the country where a lot of salt and mag chloride is sprayed each winter then T-304 is going to be the material for you, if you plan to keep the truck very long that is. We do have aluminized but the pricing differences between T-409 and aluminized is less than $35.00 as an average so in my opinion I wouldn't even consider the aluminized no matter where you live, the small dollar difference is not worth saving.

Give us a call we are one of the largest distributors of MBRP exhaust systems and have exceptional pricing, plus we are a diesel only company and have all the other toys available that you will want to get in the future as you get interested in your truck.

Mark @ DPPI
Old 04-20-2004, 08:18 AM
  #4  
Registered User
 
Mcmopar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 3,833
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I love my flowmaster system. I think my truck sounds better than ANY CTD Dodge I have heard.
Old 04-21-2004, 04:18 AM
  #5  
Chapter President
 
smokin habit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: ohio
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
sometimes cheaper is not always the best route to take i would go with the stainless if it was my truck
Old 04-21-2004, 11:01 AM
  #6  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Cjaiceman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Englewood, CO
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for all the help, I am going to go with the stainless system from MagnaFlow, unless anyone has a good reason why I shouldn't...
Old 04-21-2004, 11:33 AM
  #7  
MPB
Registered User
 
MPB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SW WA
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by Cjaiceman
Thanks for all the help, I am going to go with the stainless system from MagnaFlow, unless anyone has a good reason why I shouldn't...
1 Reason: Rip Rook
Old 04-21-2004, 11:39 AM
  #8  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Cjaiceman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Englewood, CO
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I found a different place that will sell me the MagnaFlow for $380 with free shipping, free tip, free upgrade to the XL flowtrough muffler.

Thanks though, I put the site in my bookmarks incase I need (more like really want) something else
Old 04-22-2004, 05:55 AM
  #9  
Registered User
 
turbo thom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Milner, Georgia
Posts: 507
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Now I'm really confused. "Pretty" under the truck? Plus, I don't see the aluminized ever giving up. That's the way to go.

..Preston..
Old 04-23-2004, 04:15 PM
  #10  
Registered User
 
Car_nut57's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Banks muffler is quieter than the other one.
Old 04-23-2004, 04:22 PM
  #11  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Cjaiceman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Englewood, CO
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thats good and all, but I'm trying to be loud. Diesels should be loud
Old 04-27-2004, 12:05 PM
  #12  
Registered User
 
Nick660's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: St. James, Mo
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hey Cjaiceman, I'm looking at the same system, what's the difference in the muffler it comes with and the XL? Just the size? Thanks.
Old 04-27-2004, 05:46 PM
  #13  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Cjaiceman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Englewood, CO
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The XL is a resonated flow-through muffler, and the regular is just a performance diesel muffler. The XL is awsome, it gives the Cummins a DEEP "big rig" sound. The regular is just about the same, but not as deep. I would recommend the XL.
Old 04-27-2004, 06:39 PM
  #14  
Registered User
 
dodgediesel4x4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by MPB
1 Reason: http://www.protintnw.com/sa-main.htm
Sorry, I think that the link is out of date; its not coming up..."page cant be displayed"
Old 04-27-2004, 06:41 PM
  #15  
Administrator
 
phox_mulder's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Sandy, Utah
Posts: 6,522
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally posted by dodgediesel4x4
Sorry, I think that the link is out of date; its not coming up..."page cant be displayed"
Fixed it for him.
He reversed the URL and the Display name.


phox


Quick Reply: Stainless vs. Aluminized exhaust pipe



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:13 AM.