View Full Version : were to buy titanium piping


sauceyI986
05-11-2008, 10:46 PM
I was wondering were i can buy titanium piping at. it will be for my turbo project and custom exhaust as well.

TeamRX8
05-13-2008, 09:12 PM
Ti tubing under 2" is easy, anything larger and mandrel bends in any size is the deal killer

just use 18 gauge stainless steel instead; Type 321 for the manifold and Type 304 from the downpipe back

however. for a turbo app the lowest weight isn't always a prime consideration over cost and ease of fabrication

VarneyMazda
05-13-2008, 10:32 PM
Could someone explain what the benefit of using ti besides weight loss?

kartweb
05-16-2008, 04:23 PM
Could someone explain what the benefit of using ti besides weight loss?

Less radiant heat. Far less. High performance bikes use Ti mostly for that reason, although a few less lbs never hurt either.

TeamRX8
05-16-2008, 05:15 PM
the difference is minimal at best, it's mostly weight

and Ti just hit with another price increase from the mill, bring your gold reserves to buy some

r0tor
05-16-2008, 07:30 PM
if your talking the header, stainless steel or inconel is a better choice then titanium

HeavyMetal699
05-16-2008, 07:35 PM
Titanium headers? Is there a chance it would catch on fire?

TeamRX8
05-24-2008, 01:39 PM
no, but they will crack, Ti is a poor choice for high heat headers, use light gauge T321 stainless or Inconel instead

laythor
05-24-2008, 02:11 PM
I'd listen to Teamrx8