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    1. 09-15-2016 #1
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      Stainless Steel Exhaust

      May be a dumb question, but besides aesthetics and longevity are there any other advantages to stainless steel exhaust over aluminized steel? What about sound difference? Does SS sound any different(better/worse) than aluminum? Thanks!

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      That's an interesting question, but one that I fell really comes down to personal opinion. I've heard all different types of exhaust systems and to my ear each one sounds different attached to different engines. I can't say that I've ever done a side by side comparison on the same car with 2 different types of materials with the exact same muffler style to know if there is an actual difference.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Craig@Bowler View Post
      That's an interesting question, but one that I fell really comes down to personal opinion. I've heard all different types of exhaust systems and to my ear each one sounds different attached to different engines. I can't say that I've ever done a side by side comparison on the same car with 2 different types of materials with the exact same muffler style to know if there is an actual difference.
      It would be awesome someone took the time to compare a SS & AS exhaust on the same engine.
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      Stainless Steel Exhaust

      I couldn't see them having different sounds given the same size and both being mandrel bent.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Schwartz Performance View Post
      I couldn't see them having different sounds given the same size and both being mandrel bent.
      Agreed. Mufflers will effect sound but given the same diameter and shape I don't see how pipe material would make any difference.
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