Stromung Rust?

2.5RSMatt · 04-07-2003, 04:12 AM

I've heard several complaints about people stromung exhuast rusting. Are these just a few cases or is this very common?

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99OBSter · 04-07-2003, 09:36 AM

Well, I have a stromung mid pipe which I thought was SS but turned out to be mild steel. Like all mild steel stuff, it's rusted. Not through, mind you, but definately rusted.

Mike&Michele · 04-07-2003, 01:27 PM

I have had a SS Stromung Catback on my '00 RS for the past year and a half and there is no rusting. Even with all the snow and salt that was laid down this past winter, including today it is rust free. Keep it clean and you should have no problems

DanzBorin · 04-07-2003, 01:49 PM

I have heard bad things about the MS mufflers... is there any way to prevent the rusting? Can you coat it or something?

2.5RSMatt · 04-07-2003, 03:30 PM

I guess like Mike&Michele said. Just wash it the dry it and keep it clean. I'm considering getting one but are there any other good options.
p.s I don't want the farter can exhuasts because they look horrible.

Dolphin Overton · 04-07-2003, 05:45 PM

I have had my stromung SS cat-back since june 2001. I have lived in North Carolina near the coast, and Colorado with nasty road salt and snow. I have no rust at all. I do however occasionally clean the muffler and use some Mother's metal polish on it. Keeps it squeeky clean.

asusimpreza · 04-08-2003, 01:40 PM

Had mild steel midpipe and muffler. 1 year in sunny California weather and the muffler rusted out. The pipe connecting to the muffler almost broke off. Either get the SS version or coat the mild steel one with lots of high temp paint.

So now my car has the Greddy Evo.

Ben

EvasionOfTruth · 04-08-2003, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by asusimpreza
Had mild steel midpipe and muffler. 1 year in sunny California weather and the muffler rusted out. The pipe connecting to the muffler almost broke off. Either get the SS version or coat the mild steel one with lots of high temp paint.

So now my car has the Greddy Evo.

Ben

The main problem with the MS one is that it rusts from the inside. I drilled a hole in mine near the very rear for water to have a place to drain out. Did that a little too late to make it last much longer though.

If that is done when first bought it should increase the life of the muffler since water won't stay sitting in it. Don't drill anything over 1/4" though.

Buster

joefocker20 · 04-08-2003, 05:51 PM

Just buy the SS one, and punch a drain hole in that. It should last the life of your car..

Jejunum · 04-08-2003, 09:17 PM

has anyone thought about buying a ss stromung and painting it with high temp engine paint?

any reason I couldnt do this?

obyone · 04-08-2003, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jejunum
has anyone thought about buying a ss stromung and painting it with high temp engine paint?

any reason I couldnt do this?

Why bother? It already looks kick ass in shiny SS fashion, and it won't rust.

04-07-2003, 04:12 AM	#1
2.5RSMatt Scooby Specialist Member#: 30497 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 00 RSTi FUK HDR	Stromung Rust? I've heard several complaints about people stromung exhuast rusting. Are these just a few cases or is this very common? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-07-2003, 09:36 AM	#2
99OBSter Scooby Newbie Member#: 14324 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dayton, OH Vehicle: 1999 OBS 4eat Silver	Well, I have a stromung mid pipe which I thought was SS but turned out to be mild steel. Like all mild steel stuff, it's rusted. Not through, mind you, but definately rusted.

04-07-2003, 01:27 PM	#3
Mike&Michele Scooby Newbie Member#: 2252 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Phoenixville PA USA Vehicle: 2000 2.0 Swapped RS Sedona Red Pearl	I have had a SS Stromung Catback on my '00 RS for the past year and a half and there is no rusting. Even with all the snow and salt that was laid down this past winter, including today it is rust free. Keep it clean and you should have no problems

04-07-2003, 01:49 PM	#4
DanzBorin Subaru Bounty Hunter Moderator Member#: 7131 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston - Back in the Alief Vehicle: 2008 STi DGM (3rd STI) prev 05 STi (white)	I have heard bad things about the MS mufflers... is there any way to prevent the rusting? Can you coat it or something?

04-07-2003, 03:30 PM	#5
2.5RSMatt Scooby Specialist Member#: 30497 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 00 RSTi FUK HDR	I guess like Mike&Michele said. Just wash it the dry it and keep it clean. I'm considering getting one but are there any other good options. p.s I don't want the farter can exhuasts because they look horrible.

04-07-2003, 05:45 PM	#6
Dolphin Overton Scooby Specialist Member#: 1925 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: denver Vehicle: 01 Allroad 6spd 13 Daytona 675R 99 Sprint	I have had my stromung SS cat-back since june 2001. I have lived in North Carolina near the coast, and Colorado with nasty road salt and snow. I have no rust at all. I do however occasionally clean the muffler and use some Mother's metal polish on it. Keeps it squeeky clean.

04-08-2003, 01:40 PM	#7
asusimpreza Scooby Newbie Member#: 4416 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Gabriel Valley Vehicle: 1989 Escort Blue	Had mild steel midpipe and muffler. 1 year in sunny California weather and the muffler rusted out. The pipe connecting to the muffler almost broke off. Either get the SS version or coat the mild steel one with lots of high temp paint. So now my car has the Greddy Evo. Ben

04-08-2003, 05:51 PM	#9
joefocker20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 13745 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs, CO Vehicle: 2004 STI Silver	Just buy the SS one, and punch a drain hole in that. It should last the life of your car..

04-08-2003, 09:17 PM	#10
Jejunum Scooby Specialist Member#: 15773 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Madison Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX Silver	has anyone thought about buying a ss stromung and painting it with high temp engine paint? any reason I couldnt do this?