Good deal on 5" exhaust?

[rammertide07]

Anybody know where I can get a good deal on a 5" aluminum STRAIGHT exhaust system for my truck? I'm not wanting stacks or duals...just replacing the factory one. I found one on ebay for $245 last week but I can't find it anymore. Thanks....

 

[rammertide07]

nvm found it

1999 - 2003 Ford Powerstroke 7.3L 5" STRAIGHT Exhaust : eBay Motors (item 150388255211 end time Apr-10-10 19:28:16 PDT)

 

[ckamp52]

16 ga seems a little thin for a diesel exhaust just my opinion just something to think about

 

[rammertide07]

16 ga seems a little thin for a diesel exhaust just my opinion just something to think about

hmmm....whats the average? and what disadvantage would I be looking at?

 

[ckamp52]

most of them are 14 gauge not much thicker but may make a difference on lifespan..i got the aluminum one as well being down south and no road salt etc but i still have a few little areas that have some weathering where i tack welded the connections to reduce rattling and such...it may not be a big deal i dunno just something to be aware of..that and ive heard of issues with things not fitting correctly on some of the cheaper exhausts nothing a rubber hammer and welder cant fix but again just something to think about

 

[rammertide07]

most of them are 14 gauge not much thicker but may make a difference on lifespan..i got the aluminum one as well being down south and no road salt etc but i still have a few little areas that have some weathering where i tack welded the connections to reduce rattling and such...it may not be a big deal i dunno just something to be aware of..that and ive heard of issues with things not fitting correctly on some of the cheaper exhausts nothing a rubber hammer and welder cant fix but again just something to think about

I've considered the weathering issue issue because its not stainless...but not really considered the thickness. I guess the biggest concern would be quicker erossion through the exhaust. I just called a muffler shop for a price on 14ga (from the down pipe back) and they said I am looking at 6-700. Its freakin metal tubing bent by a machine....jeeze. I could understand that price better if it was stainless. I got a friend back home though I'm trying to get a hold of and see how much he'll charge me.

 

[rammertide07]

If I bought a kit.... would I need to add length to the pipe for a 3" body lift?