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Old Jul 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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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 11:58 PM
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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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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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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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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 10:22 PM
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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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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 12:10 AM
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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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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 08:39 AM
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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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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 08:55 PM
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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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