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Old 06-14-2005, 09:58 PM
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what do you all recommend. my friend and i are making our own downpipe. what thickness of steel should we get? its going to be 2.5" diameter
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Old 06-14-2005, 10:31 PM
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Stainless or Mild? Im sure 18 to 16 gauge be fine either.
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How thick (in/mm) is 16ga?
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We build them out of 14gauge.
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16ga is .065"
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Quick question, where are you getting these pipes that you have a choice in gauge?
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im getting these pipes locally.
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