Stainless headers/side pipes C3
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I have yet to see proof of where they are made. Just because they're from the U.K. doesn't mean they are not chinese. The stainless steel pipes could be made in china and possibly built into headers somewhere else. There's really no telling unless there are labels or statements claimed on XS' s website.
Does anyone know what grade stainless steel the hookers are made from? I couldn't find anything on their site either.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Sedalia MO
Chambered, 304 is used extensively on aircraft as well. It kills me when companies use this line in order to sell higher grade metals. I have 20 years aircraft machining/welding/metallurgical experience. 321 and 304 is very similar. They are both Austenitic SS. The difference is 321 has titanium. Titanium is desirable for higher temperature ranges. Titanium also reduces the carbide precipitation, which I suspect is what is happening in the 304 SS side exhaust.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Milford Michigan
Chambered, 304 is used extensively on aircraft as well. It kills me when companies use this line in order to sell higher grade metals. I have 20 years aircraft machining/welding/metallurgical experience. 321 and 304 is very similar. They are both Austenitic SS. The difference is 321 has titanium. Titanium is desirable for higher temperature ranges. Titanium also reduces the carbide precipitation, which I suspect is what is happening in the 304 SS side exhaust.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 367
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From: Christchurch Canterbury
Hey ,
I bought off e bay a set of BB stainless headers and pipes, XS power.
I've had them on for over a year, no rust, fitted well. Reverse flow inserts that came with them were very restrictive and a PITA to remove. Hours with a carbide bit and all good. As our gas is crap here, I run a mix of leaded race gas, which corrodes mild steel they have been great !
I bought off e bay a set of BB stainless headers and pipes, XS power.
I've had them on for over a year, no rust, fitted well. Reverse flow inserts that came with them were very restrictive and a PITA to remove. Hours with a carbide bit and all good. As our gas is crap here, I run a mix of leaded race gas, which corrodes mild steel they have been great !
