SSTHDP magnetic or No?

[elevensecgn]

I bought a used THDP that was painted, thinking it was a SS pipe with VHT high temp paint on it.
I just tried a magnet on it and it sticks to it. I know some grades of SS are a little magnetic like the stock headers. Is a SS THDP magnetic? I tried the magnet on a 3" pc of SS tubing I have and it didnt stick, but does stick real good to the tubing of the DP. Did I get a mild steel THDP??

Thanks,

Dwight Hayden

 

[KENNE-BILL]

Sounds like you got the mild steel version as I believe the stainless version is made of 304 stainless steel, which a magnet shouldn't stick to.

 

[elevensecgn]

Thanks for the quick reply, I got it from a freind who thought it was SS. Now not sure, I'm sure he'll take it back no problem.

 

[Intercooler]

I think the standard version is aluminized pipe which I think would be magnetic? Is it pretty heavy or not really? Stainless is pretty heavy

 

[elevensecgn]

Yes it's fairly heavy and no signs of rust anywhere, but the magnet thing is kinda what bothers me.
Thanks

 

[Steve Wood]

Magnet will not stick to mine.

 

[URSPANKED]

SS Magnetic???

As stated above, 304 stainless is not magnetic at all. The aluminized carbon steel would be magnetic. Hope this helps.

 

[elevensecgn]

Originally posted by Steve Wood
Magnet will not stick to mine.

Thats what I was looking for, I just didn't have another DP that was SS to make the comparison. Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

Dwight Hayden

 

[Steve Wood]

applied technology triumphs again! No caps intended...

 

[elevensecgn]

So yours is a ATR, Not a TH??

 

[UNGN]

Originally posted by elevensecgn
So yours is a ATR, Not a TH??

Steve said a.t. not A.T.R.

 

[Steve Wood]

UNGN got it...I applied magnetic technology to my TH to determine if a magnet would stick to it or not.