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properties before, but the company that mandrel bends the stainless doesn't carry the "L" specificated 304SS. I did ask them what they thought of using that alloy for a downpipe and I got the usual response of "Its not IF it will crack, it is WHEN". Given the relative ease of removing them (as compared to manifolds) I just decided to go with the 304SS. Interestingly enough though, the larger turbine pipes are actually 321SS. The smaller wastegate pipe is 304, along with the collector and flange. I am thinking that the 321 will probably work really well for the application, at least, I hope so considering that the manifolds are built from 321 as well. Perhaps the 304 wastegate pipe wont see quite the same temperatures that the turbine pipe will and be less prone to cracking - but we will just have to see how that goes. If they crack, they aren't too bad to pull and repair. Interesting that you mention the bearing springs in that electric motor - I took a close look at them when I was reassembling the motor the first time around and saw that if they are put in backwards, it will cause problems as it wants to ride on the center race. :) Thanks for the heads-up; can't wait to get this thing together. :)
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