pa2play

I'm going to go with aluminized steel for my intercooler tubing because it's cheaper, but am I going to have to powdercoat them, or do they not rust?

d16forlife

I would say no.My exhoust is aluminized steel and ive had it for 7 years now and no rust at all is present.

HMT-Admin

yes

Zeusfire69

Yes it will, it's just a matter of time. It takes longer than non aluminized, but it WILL rust.

pa2play

how long does it take, I'm not planning on driving it in any snow or salt ever. I have a friend that will powdercoat it all for $100, should I do that?

miss-piggy

i dont know exactly what aluminzed steel you are using, but im just using rustoleum spray paint on my charge pipes. my exhaust is aluminized steel and i dont give a ---- if it rusts or not. So basically, i vote for some $4 rustoleum spray paint

-bignig

d16forlife

well I guess mine hasnt rusted couse I live in Cali. and we dont get snow ther for we have no road salt.That ---- will eat annything.

B16Drag

Just spray paint that ****... Besides I'm sure its not like painting a car... then 'gain some people paint their cars with spray cans... HM....

scarecrowX

i'd worry more about them rusting on the inside than the outside. high temp compressed air is a pretty harsh environment for non SS steel.

sohc-zc-14b-turbo

yes