Black'd F150

Are the pipes actually a true 3" or just the tips?

08screwCA

2.5 inch pipes 3 inch tips

Black'd F150

I'm just really worried about buying the aluminized kit. But i really want to save a little money. Illinois just has rough winters.

Commander316

why? aluminum doesnt rust!

Black'd F150

Then why does everyone prefer stainless?

dereku

Its aluminized steel. Basically slightly better than galvanized steel. They both still rust overtime. 403 stainless is high iron content stainless which also rusts over time too. Oem systems are normally 403.

304 stainless is the low carbon content stainless (i think thats it) it never rusts unless exposed to salt water constantly.

Black'd F150

Well stainless is about 100 bucks more. So i dont know what to do at this point.

08screwCA

Peice of minds worth 100$ if you want to go SS. But high heat paint also protects aluminized and its easy to paint before its installed!

Rusty Luck

Haha I can imagine why. I was out with a cop buddy of mine. . Always helps.

Commander316

ten years from now, is the exhaust going to matter? do you plan on keeping the vehicle for ten years?