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Old 03-04-2008, 01:09 PM
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Hey guys need suggestions or referrals for a GOOD source for mandrel bent mild steel exhaust tubbing. Like J or U bends. I have tried a few places and keep getting crap that has inconsistant diameter and large tooling marks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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We use stainless works or Magnaflow.
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SPD has the best parts around. They are out of Sacramento. They have CNC flanges not laser or water jet flanges. Plus their stuff is made with great materials to make you look like a king when you weld it out.
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SPD is a quadzillion dollars though! The Magna Flow is a screaming deal, just get a Hot Rod Kit. Or Stainless Works for onesies, towsies. Either way we can hook you up.
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Thanxs guys. That is a good start I'll check um out. Any other suggestion?
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SPD is a quadzillion dollars though! The Magna Flow is a screaming deal, just get a Hot Rod Kit. Or Stainless Works for onesies, towsies. Either way we can hook you up.
You get what you pay for, their tubing is bent on a better bender that does not deform as much in the bend so when you cut and rotate the tubing it is not as misaligned as some of the others. They also use top quality steel that welds really nice. And their flanges are basically jewelry. I have never had anyone complain about the price after they have seen the quality.
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Ted I've had good luck with http://store.racing-solutions.org/info.html and or Stainless Works.
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Amen. Quality pays for itself in the long run.

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You get what you pay for, their tubing is bent on a better bender that does not deform as much in the bend so when you cut and rotate the tubing it is not as misaligned as some of the others. They also use top quality steel that welds really nice. And their flanges are basically jewelry. I have never had anyone complain about the price after they have seen the quality.
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SPD is a quadzillion dollars though! The Magna Flow is a screaming deal, just get a Hot Rod Kit. Or Stainless Works for onesies, towsies. Either way we can hook you up.
its a great deal.. and especially the prices you sell it at.. one should almost think you stole it somwhere.... just bought a 3" magnaflow kit from frank!
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SPD has the best parts around. They are out of Sacramento. They have CNC flanges not laser or water jet flanges. Plus their stuff is made with great materials to make you look like a king when you weld it out.
I totally agree. You get what you pay for and SPD is the best. I'm always bargain hunting, but it's A LOT easier to make a good product when you start with good materials.
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