Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain exhaust spec ?

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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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exhaust spec ?

I am in the process of wading through the numerous exhaust threads in an attempt at figuring out which one to buy,and as a tool maker I have picked up on one aspect of one of the reviews:specifically about the megan exhaust, where some remarked about how easily the tubing seemed to bend during the install.This speaks volumes about the GAUGE of the tubing used!Does anyone have any definitive info on the gauge of tubing used in all the aftermarket systems out there?Also, as a welder of stainless tubing ,I know for fact that the martinsitic properties of 304 SS changes dramatically when the heat of welding is applied:ie it can, and does corrode.Bear that in mind when looking at various systems which feature welded flanges instead of slip fit joints(milltech etc.)
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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Aggggghhhhh! Martensite! Flashback to Mat. Sci! <runs screaming to the nearest bar>

 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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sorry andy.You gonna show me the numbers?



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Aggggghhhhh! Martensite! Flashback to Mat. Sci! <runs screaming to the nearest bar>

 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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egad...beware the sigma phase and chromium carbide precipitation.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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In this thread, they claim to be using 14 gauge 304 stainless:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=27628
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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MCS One Ball Exhaust

Anyone here with experience in converting the stock MCS exhaust to a one ball also any before and after dyno charts, is this really worth time and effert?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 06:15 AM
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an exhaust project (or four) in the works:


alloy is Ti CP-2
 
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