Non-Mandrel Bend Question
03-21-2007, 11:10 AM
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Non-Mandrel Bend Question I recently purchased a used Borla Ajustable catback to put on the T/A. The over the axle pipe, however, had some serious dents in it that were "beyond repair" according to the muffler shop I took it to. I settled for a non-mandrel bend just to get things welded up for the mean-time.
I'm curious as to how much a non-mandrel bend will hurt exhaust flow, and how much will it affect performance?
And also, is there a place online where I can buy the correct stainless mandrel bent over the axle pipe?
I'm curious as to how much a non-mandrel bend will hurt exhaust flow, and how much will it affect performance?
And also, is there a place online where I can buy the correct stainless mandrel bent over the axle pipe?
03-21-2007, 11:13 AM
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If the pipe is big enough (3 in) it won't hurt your flow enough for you to notice a difference. Summit sells pre fabricated bends in a variety of degree bends. You can get all you need from them and weld them together. I am sure you could call a sponsor that works directly with pipe bending adn they woul dbe able to help you out as well.
03-21-2007, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSierra
Sure its not optimal, but you will never notice 2, 3, 5, or even a 10 hp difference on your car.
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03-21-2007, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Quik
fix it right or dont use it
As stated in the orginal post, I'm looking for the amount of power that is taken away from having a non-mandrel bent pipe. I couldn't care less about your philosophies.
03-21-2007, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Amoretti
Okay let me just take it all off then.
As stated in the orginal post, I'm looking for the amount of power that is taken away from having a non-mandrel bent pipe. I couldn't care less about your philosophies.
As stated in the orginal post, I'm looking for the amount of power that is taken away from having a non-mandrel bent pipe. I couldn't care less about your philosophies.
if you honestly need to ask how much hp then your obvisouly dont care that much
03-21-2007, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Quik
its not worth the amount of money to have a local muffler shop put the pipe in. when you can have a mandel piece for int for same effort just a coupl bucks more.
if you honestly need to ask how much hp then your obvisouly dont care that much
if you honestly need to ask how much hp then your obvisouly dont care that much
Originally Posted by Amoretti
I settled for a non-mandrel bend just to get things welded up for the mean-time.
I'm curious as to how much a non-mandrel bend will hurt exhaust flow, and how much will it affect performance?
And also, is there a place online where I can buy the correct stainless mandrel bent over the axle pipe?
I'm curious as to how much a non-mandrel bend will hurt exhaust flow, and how much will it affect performance?
And also, is there a place online where I can buy the correct stainless mandrel bent over the axle pipe?
03-21-2007, 05:04 PM
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maybe 1hp on topend weve used pipe benders on hi po setups for years they always turn out goodid say its fine unless the man who made it was inexperienced can you get a pic of the pippe
