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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 06:34 PM
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Default Need Help! 3" mandrell bent pipe source needed.

I need help finding a company that I can take my car to and have a 3" mandrell bent exhaust system made. Cannot locate anyone here in Houston, and have been looking in the surrounding states with no luck. Does anyone know where I can have this done within reasonable driving distance of Houston? Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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Have you checked any of the diesel exhaust shops? My buddy has either 3" or 3.5" (can't remember) exhaust pipe on his Camaro and that's where he went to get the pipe. That's about the only place I can think of that would have that size pipe except for a high performance shop. Good luck! :cheers:
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 08:13 PM
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hey 67 I know of two places,one is sport performance autobody in stafford,Andy is who you need to talk to 281-499-6601,the other place is fmg exaust in crosby,heard good things about both.
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 08:16 PM
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Torque Tech makes complete 3" systems for various cars. They may be able to help you or at least steer you in the right direction. They're located in Georgia & their phone lines are 800-408-0016 for orders or 912-241-1563 for tech advice.
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 08:21 PM
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My 3" 90 degree mandrels were from Walker. Check around at some suppliers in town, they'll probably have to special order them.
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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I think he is looking for a fabricator, not just the parts...

For U Bends I've found Don's Rod shop in Fla to be cheapest...
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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Tony's Muffler in Princeton, Tx 972-734-3207, He is a hick, but a master of 3".
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