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Old 09-23-2003, 12:09 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get quality charge pipes for custom turbo set-ups on the web? I have been going to local hardware stores and truck turbo shops, but have been having some pretty rotten luck finsing what I need. I'm not trying to spend a lot of money (is anyone?), but I'm also looking for goo stuff (mandrel bent, stainless steel, etc . . .) Thanks in advance for any help.
Old 09-23-2003, 09:00 PM
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i think www.jcwhitney.com sells pre-bent mandrel bent piping
Old 09-23-2003, 09:17 PM
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Are aluminized steel pipes that JC sells OK for building charge pipes? My next car may need a cheap front mount. :rick:
Old 09-24-2003, 03:39 AM
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When I had my DSM I went to a local radiator shop and this guy made them for me really cheap. Try checking some of the shops in your area.
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Originally posted by Kai
Are aluminized steel pipes that JC sells OK for building charge pipes? My next car may need a cheap front mount. :rick:
I'd go stainless due to heat.
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Originally posted by qtiger


I'd go stainless due to heat.

Definately go stainless.
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I was pretty set on stainless. I'll look at JC. The stuff people sell on eBay is usually CRAP.
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Originally posted by qtiger
I'd go stainless due to heat.
I was afraid of that.
Old 09-25-2003, 07:26 AM
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It turns out thast JC Whitney does have 16 gauge stainless steel mandrel bent pipes, but they are expensive as hell! They may be worth it though. I'll look around on the net and see if I can get better prices or maybe look at local metal pipe distributors.



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