[V8Vairs] Stainless Steel Cooling Pipes

[PatioMatt at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/3/2005 11:21:11 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
decothom at cox.net writes:

> Matt: I'm surprised at you for making that statement!! Just to add "fuel" 
> to 
> the weight discussion; peruse the following data from a material supplier : 
> Keeping with apples to apples---Round seamless steel mechanical tubing 
> AISI-MT-1015;1 1/2 inch dia ;18 gage (.049) wall ; WT .759 LBS per foot
> Stainless seamless annealed tubing ASTM-A-269;Type 304 ; 1 1/2 inch dia ;18 
> gage (.049) wall ;WT .759 LBS per foot.Strange as it may seem ;they weigh 
> the same----  I suggest anyone can verify the comparative weights by 
> obtaining a copy of a supplier data book;or perhaps, finding data on the 
> web. Thanks ---- Dewey
> 
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No problem..I believe you....and does suprise me....I've carried  them 
both.....and most likely the wall thickness was always thicker in the 
stainless....making the same size / lenght pieces heavier....

Matt