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Which gauge exhaust tubing 16 or 18g?
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05/04/20 10:13 PM
05/04/20 10:13 PM
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So my application is more performance then longevity oriented. I also work more with SS and tig weld everything.
The weight difference is noticeable, a little more pain to weld, and I likely will exhaust wrap a bit of the tubing,
Not sure if there is much price difference between the two gauges.
I be welding purchased mandrel bends, so I don't have to bend anything.
I'm leaning towards 18g.
Anything I am missing?
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Re: Which gauge exhaust tubing 16 or 18g?
[Re: jcc]
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05/04/20 10:23 PM
05/04/20 10:23 PM
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Exhaust tubing is typically 16-ga., sometimes 14. 18-ga. is really thin! The 304SS tubing & bends I sell are 16-gauge, & made in USA. I would NOT purchase imported 304SS tubing, because you will not know what material it really is.
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Re: Which gauge exhaust tubing 16 or 18g?
[Re: sixbbl 69]
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05/05/20 12:30 AM
05/05/20 12:30 AM
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I do a lot of turbo stuff so no 18 gauge for me. As a matter of fact, most of what I use is 14 gauge. I think it TIG welds better too, just a bit slower.
After Mig tacking everything and removing to finish Tig, I clean the whole pipe and send it out for Ceramic coating to keep the heat in and improve the flow too.
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