Exhaust system,, Help

James A · 12-26-02, 04:53

I need some custom bending done on some 2 inch exhaust pipe, but I really need it mandrel bent. In order to keep the flow optimized a standard bender that necks the pipe down just won't do. Do any of you know of a shop that has a mandrel bender that will keep the nominal inside diameter of the pipe while bending 45 degree angles in it? I am in Houston but will be glad to send the pattern to any shop that can do the job right.

Black02Z28LS1 · 12-26-02, 06:06

try http://www.laneswheels.com/ cause he makes custom mandrel bent exhaust for camaros and trans ams in texas maybe he can make you an exhaust system

James A · 12-31-02, 02:51

Thank you for the tip, I have snet an EM to Lane's.

Black02Z28LS1 · 01-01-03, 03:11

your welcome hope Lane can help you

TortoiseAWD · 01-01-03, 05:55

Also, I believe you can order mandrel bends from Summit or Jeg's . . . these are short sections of mandrel-bent pipe of varying degrees, 45' being common, I'm sure. It means a couple of extra welds around each bend to fit it into the exhaust at the correct orientation, but it is an option if you know a welder you can trust. The entire intake and exhaust on my Talon was fabricated in this way.

Tort

James A · 01-02-03, 10:16

Thanks Tort, that's not a bad idea and I do know a good welder. I'm going to look at Summit on line and see what they have.