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Old 07-26-2002, 08:06 PM
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Default Where is a cheap source of mandrel bends?

Anybody know where I can get some? Fabbing up a new exhaust soon. thanks!
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These guys are pretty fair depending on the size. They have both short radius and standard radius bends http://shop.airflowonline.com/Mercha...tegory_Code=EE

Now it sounds like you're trying to copy me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Wait 'til I post pic's this weekend of "the ultimate LS1 exhaust system" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Thanks a bunch John! That "2 1/4 dual exhaust" in your sig is your old exhaust right? Surely you wouldn't use 3.5" collectors with that <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Default Re: Where is a cheap source of mandrel bends?

I suggest that you go to a semi truck parts store. Look in the phone book, there are a few in your area.

I get the pieces at a local semi truck store, for $15 a bend. Good luck.
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TrahnZam WS6, you're welcome and yes, you got me! I'm having problems downloading the pic's out of my digital camera right now so the posting of the pic's will have to wait a bit but I believe you'll like what you see <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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If its anything like your custom longtubes, I am sure I will love them! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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I am prolly to late for ya, but I know for sure WWW.JCWHITNEY.COM has pipe and mandrel bent both short radius and long also in stainless also 45 deg or 90 deg.

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