Apexi WSII question
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99 Accord LX
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Apexi WSII question
Hey, I've pretty much have decided I want an Apexi WS b/c it's not too flashy or loud, but still has nice gains and is nicer looking/sounding than stock. The only problem is I've read a few complaints of the piping getting rusty. I know on both the WS and WSII that the muffler is stainless steel, and that on the WS the pipe is not SS, but what about the piping on the WSII? I've searched this board, other boards, and around on google trying to figure out if the WSII is fully stainless, some say yes some say no. Does anyone have this product and have a definitive answer? I would really appreciate it.
Also, if it turns out the WSII isn't fully stainless, what can I do to prevent rust? I live in Oklahoma, which has extreme summers and extreme winters, so we do have snow believe it or not. They salt the roads and all that nasty crap. Somewhere I read someone suggesting to paint the pipes with high-temp BBQ paint, would this prevent rust? Oh, I also have a can of high-temp black paint (I think it's actually labeled as some kind of enamel). I used it on my exhaust manifold's heat sheild and cylinder head cover. Do you think that'd work? Thanks.
Also, if it turns out the WSII isn't fully stainless, what can I do to prevent rust? I live in Oklahoma, which has extreme summers and extreme winters, so we do have snow believe it or not. They salt the roads and all that nasty crap. Somewhere I read someone suggesting to paint the pipes with high-temp BBQ paint, would this prevent rust? Oh, I also have a can of high-temp black paint (I think it's actually labeled as some kind of enamel). I used it on my exhaust manifold's heat sheild and cylinder head cover. Do you think that'd work? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by BONE
I recently posted the same ? it should be fine just keep an eye on the piping if it concerns you
Does anyone have any idea on preventing rust by using some high-temp BBQ paint or the high-temp engine paint I have a can of?
98 civic ex coupe
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I installed the WS2 on my civic. The piping isn't stainless, but it is already coated. From my understanding corrosion shouldn't be a big issue. I'll let you know for sure after a salty Utah winter!
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The only other complaint I've read besides rusting on the pipe is that it hangs too low, but a muffler shop could chop the hangers for pretty durn cheap in a matter of minutes, so I'm not worried about that much.
