what could be some problems to run into pros and cons , lets see sum setups if you have one ..

 

you cant use a aluminum downpipe lol. it will melt. you can however use a aluminum exhaust after the downpipe.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you cant use a aluminum downpipe lol. it will melt. you can however use a aluminum exhaust after the downpipe.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Is that what you heard or personal experience....because mine hasn't melted.

 

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Is that what you heard or personal experience....because mine hasn't melted. </TD></TR></TABLE>

nice first post but im talking about a downpipe connected to a turbo.

and no i dont have personal experience. i have facts. im not stupid enough to use a aluminum downpipe. WHY?

aluminums melting point is 1220.58 °F

egts get that high. its either going to melt over time or be very very pliable. now what are the pros of using a aluminum downpipe since you seem to have one.

 

nevermind.


Modified by gsrious at 11:59 AM 7/27/2007

 

the guy that works/own's afi or whatever had a aluminum dp on his civic before he sold his setup.

it would concern me but i guess it holds up

 

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and no i dont have personal experience. i have facts. im not stupid enough to use a aluminum downpipe. WHY?

aluminums melting point is 1220.58 °F

egts get that high. its either going to melt over time or be very very pliable. now what are the pros of using a aluminum downpipe since you seem to have one.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Physics owns you.

Yes aluminum has a low melting point, BUT the oxide layer that forms over aluminum in a matter of minutes from contact with the oxygen in the air has a melting point over 2000 degrees F.

It could melt depending on the motor design and output, but hondas are awesome and can burn most of the fuel inside the combustion chamber instead of letting it burn in the exhaust manifold.

 

That's chemistry not physics But you have the correct concept
Alumina (aluminum oxide) has a melting point that is twice as high as elemental aluminum.

 

Notice he also mentioned it would get soft before it melted. I don't think any of us expect the downpipe to drip off, but at 600-700*F and a stiff suspension, I can't imagine it being good.

 

I wouldnt wanna run anti-lag with it

 

Why not....

I've tried an AL dp with no issues.

 

My aluminum downpipe is holding up great. I was a bit weary about doing it, but figured what the hell, let's see if it'll work. We can argue all day long about what works or doesn't work on paper...

 

hey tony do you have any more 42 aluminum downpipe flanges? if so i need one for a customer

 

No, used both of mine. I got them from Precision though.

 

oh ok cool...for some reason i thought it was something you had made. i'll give precision a buzz.

how about 02 bungs, does anybody sell them or should i just make them myself

 

If you were real concerned, you could just get it ceramic coated inside, would drop temps by 100 degrees I'm sure.

 

all i know is that whoever is using a ALUMINUM downpipe are freaking morons.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo-charged &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh ok cool...for some reason i thought it was something you had made. i'll give precision a buzz.

how about 02 bungs, does anybody sell them or should i just make them myself</TD></TR></TABLE>

I made mine myself

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">all i know is that whoever is using a ALUMINUM downpipe are freaking morons.</TD></TR></TABLE>

HAHA, ok.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">all i know is that whoever is using a ALUMINUM downpipe are freaking morons.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LAWLZ!!!!!

 

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HAHA, ok. </TD></TR></TABLE>

not one person has listed the pros to using a aluminum downpipe. yea you may save a few ounces and be able to mold and shape your downpipe after a pass LOL... but what else is so special ?

 

There's an EASY 10lbs weight savings in a 4" al. dp vs. a 4" SS. 10lbs is big in drag racing...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo-charged &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh ok cool...for some reason i thought it was something you had made. i'll give precision a buzz.

how about 02 bungs, does anybody sell them or should i just make them myself</TD></TR></TABLE>

http://www.racepartsolutions.c...at=50

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There's an EASY 10lbs weight savings in a 4" al. dp vs. a 4" SS. 10lbs is big in drag racing...</TD></TR></TABLE>

pics of so called aluminum downpipes.. theyre just holding up dandy i assume?

 

Dude, go to a race track and look around. You think Precision Turbo would sell 42r aluminum downpipe flanges if it didn't work? I don't have pics of mine right now, but i'll get you some if you still don't believe it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dude, go to a race track and look around. You think Precision Turbo would sell 42r aluminum downpipe flanges if it didn't work? I don't have pics of mine right now, but i'll get you some if you still don't believe it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

dude, i believe it! i just wanted to see how they hold up.

who's going to be the first to do a aluminum manifold lol it wont sag!