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05-27-2012, 09:41 PM
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Car: Evolution RS
From: Brandon, MB, Canada
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Where to Buy mandrel bends
Hey guys I'm looking for the best source to buy mandrel bends from. They're quite expensive here in Canada at 35 for a 90 degree elbow at least etc so I've been debating having them shipped to the border in the states and running down to pick them up.
I've seen ads on here for a place that sells bends. Has anyone actually ordered through them before?
Any tips?
I want 304 stainless, as that's what the tubing I already have is. And I have 3/8 rod to make my hangers with, and my o2 housing flange, 1 3" vband, and a 2.5"-3" reducer.
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05-27-2012, 10:53 PM
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From: Miramar, California
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Extremepsi has mandrel bent u-j pipes and also 15,45,60,90,180 degree piping in different sizes
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91 tsi awd
97 gsx
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05-27-2012, 11:18 PM
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From: Hillsboro, Oregon
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Columbia river mandrel bending has a good selection in Oregon. But depending on shipping you could get the best price on eBay.
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05-28-2012, 05:00 AM
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From: poughkeepsie, New York
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also try summit racing. i know i have ordered tons of mandrel bends on there before.
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05-28-2012, 06:45 AM
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From: Brandon, MB, Canada
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Does anyone have any experience on whether they prefer 4.5" center line radius or 6"?
6" should flow better but the bend is longer so I thought it might have more fitment issues,
But 4.5" is much, much, cheaper (ace stainless)
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05-28-2012, 06:48 AM
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From: Denver, Colorado
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I know a local DSM guy from rallyx and he used these guys- VRS Exhaust -to put together a fairly custom exhaust on his 1g. He was really happy with the results and the system turned out great.
Unsure of your setup, but he had to use a mig welder and a plasma cutter to make a few things work.
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Dan
'90 Laser RS Turbo
'91 Talon TSi
'92 Talon TSi awd
Last edited by Kreez; 07-04-2012 at 04:12 PM.
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05-28-2012, 07:33 AM
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From: Wilmington, North Carolina
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I've used mandrel-bends.com (columbia river) or ebay with great results. They even have an ebay store IIRC.
siliconeintakes.com has them too, but I've only ever gotten silicone parts from them...
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Does anyone have any experience on whether they prefer 4.5" center line radius or 6"?
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It really depends on the amount of room you have to work with. Sometimes you need a really tight turn. The O2 housings I made would have been better with 4.5" radius.
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05-28-2012, 07:42 AM
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racepartssolutions.com is where I get all of my stuff now.
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DSMless for now........
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05-28-2012, 09:17 AM
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Car: Evolution RS
From: Brandon, MB, Canada
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Hey guys thanks for all the tips! These are all great sites.
The part i am most worried about is the downpipe area. After that should be smooth sailing.
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