Stainless steel stacks

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by pavrom, Jun 18, 2021.

  1. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    As mentioned most polished stainless steel will blue with heat.

    If you want longevity go SS
    If you want looks, and shine go chrome.
     
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  3. Long FLD

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    Just get some quality chrome pipes from Lincoln Chrome or Dynaflex. Stainless will discolor like others have mentioned plus you will get light scratches in them from scrubbing them.
     
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  4. pavrom

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    What are we talking as far as longevity ss vs chrome?!
     
  5. shooter19802003

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    I've never kept a set long enough to determine longevity. However, the chrome will start to rust fairly quickly. The constant hot/cold and water takes its toll. I take some really fine brillow to them often. The rocks and road crap pit the face of the stacks quickly and often. Obviously where you run effects this.
     
  6. Long FLD

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    If it were me, I’d keep your weed burner exhaust and just hang some pipes on the cab. You’ll get the look you want and the pipes will last forever because they’re not getting hot and the bugs won’t get baked onto them. Just buy the complete kit with elbows and everything and don’t hook them up.
     
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  7. JonJon78

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    If you pull the trigger Pav, don't forget to buy fingerless gloves, chain wallet, and a high shifter so you can fit right in with the other super truckers!!!
     
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  8. Rubber duck kw

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    A 7cz in a KW 660? This may be a slight derail and I apologize, but what sort of mileage does that get?
     
  9. pavrom

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    ...u forgot extra heavy steel toe shoes !
     
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  10. pavrom

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    Around 6 with conestoga , sometimes less sometimes more ....open deck i had 7 pretty often , but i am very gentle with my right foot !
     
  11. pavrom

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    Not sure if i want stacks anymore ...chrome will get rusty , ss will turn ugly ...i try to have something with 0 maintenance or polishing
     
  12. pavrom

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    ...i will get CB radio as well ...not connected of course :)
     
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