16ga exhaust vs. 18ga?

[JShadzi at aol.com]

I recommend the 16g, it MUCH easier to weld, expecially if you're using MIG, and overall it will hold up much better to exansion, the elements, and hits from road obstructions, etc.

Javad

In a message dated Fri, 24 May 2002  1:48:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Ken <auditude at get.net> writes:

>Hello list!
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>I'm gonna buy some 3" mandrel bends from Summit, and they have a 16 gauge and a 18 gauge available.  The thicker stuff is more expensive $30.69 vs. $21.95.
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>Is it worth it to get the thicker stuff?  Especially in light of the straight sections being 16 gauge.
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>I'm starting off with three bends, and may need more later.  I'm trying to keep the cost down, but don't want to get crappy stuff.
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>The idea is to make a catback for one and eventually both of the turbo quattros, 5kcstq and 4kstq.
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>Thanks,
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>Ken
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