chrome/stainless steel tail pipes

SleekSilver331 · 08-12-2005, 10:24 PM

im about to buy some 2.5 inch LX tail pipes for my 90 tang but dont know if i should go with stainless steel or chrome?

the chrome ones will prolly be plated im guessing? so will they be the ones that u see on the street that are flaking and look llike shit?

im guessing the stainless steel ones will look better longer?

i found a brand new set of chrome ones for 100 bucks should i get those or spend a lil more and get the stainless steel?

nastyn8 · 08-13-2005, 03:27 AM

i think chrome tips usually starting rusting and pealing sooner than stainless.
whatever your budget wants to do.

82 GT · 08-13-2005, 07:43 AM

I would go stainless

mpj76 · 08-14-2005, 11:55 PM

Don't waste your time and money on chrome. Even after wiping down after rain and spraying inside with paint, mine rusted out quickly (Florida car).

~The Jester~ · 08-15-2005, 07:12 AM

Stainless. Factory was even stainless on those. Most bang for the buck, just as long as your wallet says "OK".

Orange97GTVert · 08-15-2005, 11:07 PM

Go Stainless. I recently detailed a 93 LX Vert, I thought the exhaust tips were all rusted and crappy, I used 0000 steel wool and Greased Lightning, then followed up with NeverDull, the stainless tips looked brand new.

08-12-2005, 10:24 PM	#1
SleekSilver331 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6	chrome/stainless steel tail pipes im about to buy some 2.5 inch LX tail pipes for my 90 tang but dont know if i should go with stainless steel or chrome? the chrome ones will prolly be plated im guessing? so will they be the ones that u see on the street that are flaking and look llike shit? im guessing the stainless steel ones will look better longer? i found a brand new set of chrome ones for 100 bucks should i get those or spend a lil more and get the stainless steel?

08-13-2005, 03:27 AM	#2
nastyn8 Smokes The Dope Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eldorado, Illinois Posts: 144	Re: chrome/stainless steel tail pipes i think chrome tips usually starting rusting and pealing sooner than stainless. whatever your budget wants to do. __________________ 88' coupe with a 2.3, displacement replacement in near future. 46' f1 My page

08-13-2005, 07:43 AM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: chrome/stainless steel tail pipes I would go stainless __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-14-2005, 11:55 PM	#4
mpj76 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 158	Re: chrome/stainless steel tail pipes Don't waste your time and money on chrome. Even after wiping down after rain and spraying inside with paint, mine rusted out quickly (Florida car). __________________ 91 Coupe: FMS 1 5/8 unqual shorty's, BBK off road X-pipe, Super Duty T5, Pro 5.0 short shifter, 2.73 rear, G3 alt, MSD coil, dist, no smog pump, oil cooler, 195K miles, 14 deg timing, 23 mpg city/29 mpg highway @ 65 mph.

08-15-2005, 07:12 AM	#5
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: chrome/stainless steel tail pipes Stainless. Factory was even stainless on those. Most bang for the buck, just as long as your wallet says "OK". __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

08-15-2005, 11:07 PM	#6
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: chrome/stainless steel tail pipes Go Stainless. I recently detailed a 93 LX Vert, I thought the exhaust tips were all rusted and crappy, I used 0000 steel wool and Greased Lightning, then followed up with NeverDull, the stainless tips looked brand new. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

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