It will work but not well. PVC is much better because it holds its size better when you drill it for the nipple. I use the black pipe for my long runs and connect it to PVC for where the nipples go. Let me see if I can find a picture. I know I've already posted it here somewhere before but...
Do you not have a big box home improvement chain store nearby, such as Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, and many more? The 4" PVC drainage pipe is usually located outside near the septic drain lines and stuff like that. Around here it only cost about $7.79 for a 10' long piece but I am sure you...