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Old May 24, 2017 | 06:32 PM
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Does anyone know what type of stainless steel borla exhausts use? I know it's not the 409 but I can't remember what the other type is called.
OK, this took Google Less than 20 seconds to find, but you will actually have to read it yourself, and I'm out of here.

https://www.borla.com/about-us/company-overview/
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Old May 24, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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Well, looks like this one is on me. Does anyone know what type of stainless steel borla exhausts use? I know it's not the 409 but I can't remember what the other type is called.
304 SS, it doesn't rust. At least mine hasn't in around 3 1/2 years.
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Old May 24, 2017 | 09:23 PM
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Borla does their entire systems in 304 SS. Which is why they also cost more. Most just do the tips and muffler.

The least expensive systems use aluminized steel which rust considerably faster then even 409.

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Old May 24, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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Think I'm going to switch to borla. I wish I would have known about 409s. My flowmaster on my 2006 looked exceptionally well, nothing like my current one looks.
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Old May 25, 2017 | 05:01 AM
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Think I'm going to switch to borla. I wish I would have known about 409s. My flowmaster on my 2006 looked exceptionally well, nothing like my current one looks.
You won't regret it. It's the most expensive exhaust system I've ever had, but also the nicest. Mine will likely out last me.
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