[alfa] re: Stebro steel

[Jeff Matson <jsm8@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

For what it's worth, Stebro uses two different types of stainless steel
in manufacturing their exhaust systems.  The muffler boxes and pipes are
made with a grade of stainless that will eventually show some surface
corrosion/discoloration, but won't rust away like a carbon steel piece.
The muffler tips (visible portion) are made from a polished higher grade
which doesn't discolor and maintains its shine.  So unless you spend a
lot of time underneath your Alfa (who of us doesn't?), this is fine.
They use a less expensive, easier to work alloy where it's not visible,
and put the good stuff where cosmetics count.  Suits me just fine.

Jeff Matson
Harvard, MA
'74 GTV 2000
'91 164 L (for sale)
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