Need some help finding 4" tubing
08-13-2006, 09:33 PM
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Need some help finding 4" tubing I'm going to build up a custom 4" exhaust and I can't seem to find a place that sells 4" stainless bends or tubing. All I seem to find is Alum.
08-13-2006, 09:37 PM
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try a trucking outfit...Kenworth,White,Freightliner..etc...these places have stuff some of the guy's here use..my friend ROY has a 406 ci 73 'camaro and he has purchased some things from the local Freightliner Dealer....he bought S/Steel.
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08-13-2006, 11:24 PM
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I'm going to build up a custom 4" exhaust and I can't seem to find a place that sells 4" stainless bends or tubing. All I seem to find is Alum.
08-14-2006, 12:16 AM
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That's odd have you tried a local exhaust shop? I know the place near me will do it, a friend has a 5" SS setup custom done on his powerstroke. Just a local Minakee.
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I really wanted to do the setup in stainless because what I have now is aluminized and it's showing rust pretty well after just a year. I want to show the car and having a rusty exhaust just doesn't help.
08-15-2006, 07:55 AM
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IMO 4" is too large to go over the axle on an fbody. I have the 4" mufflex and yes it fits but it also bangs on the axle every time i go over a bump as there is like 1/2 inch clearance. It's not worth it. When I get the money/time, I'm going to go with 2.5" duals under the axle or a hooker.
08-15-2006, 08:11 PM
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I'm doing a custom setup so I think I can have better fitment than the mufflex. Under the axle duals aren't my thing and I don't like that idea but if you like that then go for it.
I have a book from Burns and they seem really high on price to me. I might email them along with Kooks and Stainless Works and see what they say. Maybe I can get lucky and get a better price if I just ask.
I have a book from Burns and they seem really high on price to me. I might email them along with Kooks and Stainless Works and see what they say. Maybe I can get lucky and get a better price if I just ask.
08-15-2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hardtopZ
try these guys... http://www.woolfaircraft.com/
Thanks fro the link. That's almost half the price of another place I found
I wouldn't mind a turbo setup
08-17-2006, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
I'm doing a custom setup so I think I can have better fitment than the mufflex. Under the axle duals aren't my thing and I don't like that idea but if you like that then go for it.
08-17-2006, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kenkaru
It's really tight over the upper panhard rod. It's not about better bends or anything it's just too small small of a gap. The only thing that will help is an excellent mounting set up that supports the weight of the exhaust extremely well; not allowing it to move more than 1/2". If you're using a light muffler, that might help out too. Why not go 2.5" duals over the axle? I think you'll much happier if you don't go 4". I'm assuming your car is lowered.
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08-17-2006, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kenkaru
IMO 4" is too large to go over the axle on an fbody. I have the 4" mufflex and yes it fits but it also bangs on the axle every time i go over a bump as there is like 1/2 inch clearance. It's not worth it. When I get the money/time, I'm going to go with 2.5" duals under the axle or a hooker.
