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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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intercooler piping...aluminum or steel

hey guys..im about to order some piping and am wondering if i should go with steel...easier to weld and polishes better or go with aluminum...also where is a good place to get some piping? any input would be great..thanks
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 12:34 AM
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aluminum is lighter and polishes better but You can powder coat the steel for a nice look.


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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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You can also powder coat aluminum, the best place that I have found either aluminum or steel is atp, there couplers are a good price also.
Even if I am super pissed at them for not getting a custom pipe bent for me after 3 F***ing months, there service on items like piping and couplers is good.
Good luck
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 10:35 AM
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thanks guys....so are most people using aluminum?
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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i do, and most big name kits do as well, why i dont know, because really stainess is he material that would probably be the best in a hot engine bay to conduct less idealy.

i guess for me i have a lot of sensors and little bungs all over and i can work with aluminum easy, and make small parts to weld on by my self
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