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Old 02-19-2007, 03:54 PM
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Is there a better flow in different types of IC piping. I thought it's the same **** 2.5" is 2.5" not matter what or is it just personal taste.
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aluminum is better
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zeimbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aluminum is better</TD></TR></TABLE>
Why?
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Because its not magnetic therefore it doesnt disrupt the air particles inside the IC pipes.
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Aluminum is better, because it's lighter and you can polish it to look nice. Only down side is that it's tough to weld.
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i love weding aluminum.... not certified yet though, like i am with steel.
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aluminum also dissipates heat better than steal and is more lenient with motor rocking from torque. its a little more expensive than steel tho
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Weight, cost, availability and finding someone to weld it
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thanks for the replys
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