shaikh Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Sooo i was looking at some exhaust system then i came across HKS T409 products uptill now i only knew T304 so question is how reliable that stuff is? And the difference between T304 v T409 ?HKS is a known brand dont think they would make anything bad i saw some of their exhaust muffler/bacbox which looks good to me but it says they r made of T409 can any1 elaborate how reliable is this steel plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/t304-vs-t409 Also be very very very wary, HKS only use T304, GodSpeed makes some HKS Copy systems with the HKS badge from T409 O_OFound this too: http://zclub.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/2125-godspeed-hks-replica-cat-back-exhaust/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gdean Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 check how long their warranty is? https://summitracing.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3932 nice read that...t304 is better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaikh Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/t304-vs-t409 Also be very very very wary, HKS only use T304, GodSpeed makes some HKS Copy systems with the HKS badge from T409 O_OFound this too: http://zclub.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/2125-godspeed-hks-replica-cat-back-exhaust/Thnx for the link and info o_o ill have to be carefull 0_0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaikh Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 check how long their warranty is?https://summitracing.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3932nice read that...t304 is better.Ye T304 is better thats why i was looking for answer when i saw HKS tag on them bt they nt so cheap...even if they are fake copies the backbox is around 75-80 quid 0_0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Ye T304 is better thats why i was looking for answer when i saw HKS tag on them bt they nt so cheap...even if they are fake copies the backbox is around 75-80 quid 0_0Had a Propper HKS for my 180SX (SR20DET) cost me £630 + £170 shipping The Spoon System for the EK was £600 That was the whole lot, mani, down, sportcat and pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaikh Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Had a Propper HKS for my 180SX (SR20DET) cost me £630 + £170 shipping The Spoon System for the EK was £600 That was the whole lot, mani, down, sportcat and pipesDarn thats a bit costly but u changed the whole exhaust still thats nt cheap btw what difference can a sport cat make? And does it pass the mot ?any diffetence in sound with sport cat? And gains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Darn thats a bit costly but u changed the whole exhaust still thats nt cheap btw what difference can a sport cat make? And does it pass the mot ?any diffetence in sound with sport cat? And gains?Sports cat is still emissions legal, its less restrictive and gives you a nice grumble whilst still being emissions passable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaikh Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Sports cat is still emissions legal, its less restrictive and gives you a nice grumble whilst still being emissions passable!Ohhhhh nice any idea what sport cat would fit the MB4 d16w4 engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhoath83 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I found this explanation on the supra oc!!ON PATROL ALL OVER!!Join DateFYI-difference between T409/T304 stainless steelI found this on the net and decided to post this as a FYI just incase people are wondering the difference between T409/T304 stainless steel"From: Normand Moreau <nmoreau@videotron.ca>I did a little search on the web for T-409 vs T-304 stainlesssteel. I found a very simple comparative FAQ at the address : http://magi.com/~andypet/sthpwc.htmYou can find a lot of detailed informations on the web about that subject. This one is very concise.Why 409 type Stainless Steel pipes and shells?409 type Stainless Steel is specially designed for automotiveexhaust systems.409 type Stainless Steel resists atmospheric and automotive exhaust gas corrosion.409 type Stainless Steel developes a light surface discoloring which will retard progressive corrosion.409 type Stainless Steel contains 10.5%...11.75% ChromiumWhy 304(14G) type Stainless Steel tips, flanges, internals and brakets?304 type Stainless Steel contains 18%...20% Chromium and 8%...10.5% Nickel.304 type Stainless Steel has excellent heat, oxidation and corrosion resistance.304 type Stainless Steel Looks great and will shine for ever!How to clean Stainless Steel .409 type Stainless Steel can be cleaned with non metallic pot scrub pads and soap, ammonia, liquid or powder detergent.304 type Stainless Steel can be cleaned with non metallic non abrasive cleaning pads or brushes with soap or liquid detergent, use "Chrome polish" if necessary.Do not clean with Steel Wool or a Steel Brush ---> surface rust will result.*************The most common stainless steel used by muffler shop is the T-409. Borla use T-304 stainless steel grade. It's why the price is so different. A Borla looks great and will shine for ever!T-409 is good for peoples who live where there are no calcium or where the corrosion is not a problem.T-304 is for north american and canadian peoples who want to keep their 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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