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Re: [T3] mufflers

On Wed, 09 Aug 2000, Herman Haustein wrote:
> I've seen lots of Stainless mufflers for sale lately (type 2 list , etc.)
> Is this good , I seem to remember that stainless has bad heat conductivity
> (i.e. losses heat slowly)
> Could this be a problem ? has anyone tried stainless exhausts on air-cooled
> VW's ?
Most modern exhaust systems ARE made from 409 stainless. Most catalitic
converters are made frome 409 stainless. Stainless has its advantages and
dis-advantages. 409 will develop surface rust, but does conduct heat pretty
well. Once you tighten a stainless bolt, and then get it hot, It is almost
impossible to loosen, and must be cut. And you can't cut stainless with a
standard torch.
If they made 409 stainless mufflers for a T-3, I would buy one in a minute
though.

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Russ Wolfe
http://www.classicvw.org

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