How are you liking it? I am looking to get the FKX downpipe. Just curious why everyone is always talking about PRL and not the FKX.I run the fkxdown pipe & front pipe. What are you looking to know?
How is it it better quality steel? Do you really want to compare robotic welds to human welds? Is 3” necessary on the 1.5T?PRL is true 3" piping and better quality steel and thickness as well as hand tig welded vs machine welded. FKX is 2.5"
They're both 304 stainless.PRL is true 3" piping and better quality steel and thickness as well as hand tig welded vs machine welded. FKX is 2.5"
Human vs. machine welds can only accurately be compared by performing a stress test on both. A machine weld will be more consistent from part to part, whereas hand welds depend heavily on skill and experience. That being said, PRLs welders are skilled welders. And no, I don't believe we need a 3" downpipe unless upgrading the turbo.How is it it better quality steel? Do you really want to compare robotic welds to human welds? Is 3” necessary on the 1.5T?
I mean prl uses 304 16 gauge stainless steel while fkx uses 18 gauge when I askedThey're both 304 stainless.
Human vs. machine welds can only accurately be compared by performing a stress test on both. A machine weld will be more consistent from part to part, whereas hand welds depend heavily on skill and experience. That being said, PRLs welders are skilled welders. And no, I don't believe we need a 3" downpipe unless upgrading the turbo.
I'll start by saying that I love PRL and I think they make a fantastic product.I mean prl uses 304 16 gauge stainless steel while fkx uses 18 gauge when I asked
Actually 16-18 gauge makes a pretty big difference when it comes to durability. But that is why FKX is a lot cheaper than other brands as wellI'll start by saying that I love PRL and I think they make a fantastic product.
But to play devil's advocate:
16 to 18 gauge is a difference of 0.0125", which is very small. One would have to test the two to see what the difference in strength would be under internal pressure (which I'd assume is the greatest force it would be experiencing). When it comes to cars, especially ones like ours where its light weight is a major contributor to its performance, I'd tend to lean towards the products that can find the balance between performance and substance, i.e. getting the most with as little material/weight. Maybe that extra 0.0125" thickness doesn't make much of a difference in strength for this application, but does make a difference in weight.
Just food for thought.
How does the difference in thickness equate to durability? Do you know a lot of exhaust design or construction? The reason it is thinner is it is easier to bend 18ga vs 16 ga with mandrel bends. The PRL has cast ends so it doesn’t need to have thinner steel for those bends. It has nothing to do with durability.Actually 16-18 gauge makes a pretty big difference when it comes to durability. But that is why FKX is a lot cheaper than other brands as well
Lol alright man you think what you want. The fact is that mostly every other brand 2.5” or 3” uses 16 gauges. Companies like plm and fkx are usually copy cats of others and that’s been proven. I had a fkx frontpipe and sure quality was ok for the cost but there were quite a few dents that they said were normal lolHow does the difference in thickness equate to durability? Do you know a lot of exhaust design or construction? The reason it is thinner is it is easier to bend 18ga vs 16 ga with mandrel bends. The PRL has cast ends so it doesn’t need to have thinner steel for those bends. It has nothing to do with durability.
False claims ok sure lol I’ve been around for a while and know a thing or two. I don't give a shit if you run titanium or not lol just more expensive and lighter too. I’m glad your running what you got just realized for you 2.5” is all you need with your car model. Hell 2.5” is fine with my Si too but as PRL and RV6 said based on dyno results 3” will always make more power than 2.5” from turbo to frontpipeIt has nothing to do with what I “think” I am stating facts.
I run an fkx front pipe & down pipe. Mine have zero dents new & after install. Were the dents from shipping or improper install. I have a full titanium exhaust after the front pipe so you don’t hear me bragging about how titanium is superior to anything else & how other metals are garbage.
I think you are just being subjective & making false claims.