Pressure bends vs Mandrel bends for custom exhaust
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Pressure bends vs Mandrel bends for custom exhaust
First of all, I DO NOT want to buy an aftermarket bpipe.
After reading this: http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/...revenge_nerds/
I want to buy mandrel bends to do my exhaust.
I can buy a few of these and make my Bpipe : http://store.summitracing.com/partde...8&autoview=sku
I am debating whether I want the exhaust shop to weld the custom bpipe like 20 times. I can get the pressure bent bpipe for about $65.
What do you guys say? Is it worth getting the mandrel bends and having a bpipe that has been welded a couple of hundred times, or should I just forgot that idea and get a pressure bent Bpipe?
Also, this is the resonator I am going to get: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...=KeywordSearch
I still need to decide on the muffler I want..... Exhaust has to be one of the most frustraiting things to think about for any car...
I need some comments and tips for my exhaust.
After reading this: http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/...revenge_nerds/
I want to buy mandrel bends to do my exhaust.
I can buy a few of these and make my Bpipe : http://store.summitracing.com/partde...8&autoview=sku
I am debating whether I want the exhaust shop to weld the custom bpipe like 20 times. I can get the pressure bent bpipe for about $65.
What do you guys say? Is it worth getting the mandrel bends and having a bpipe that has been welded a couple of hundred times, or should I just forgot that idea and get a pressure bent Bpipe?
Also, this is the resonator I am going to get: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...=KeywordSearch
I still need to decide on the muffler I want..... Exhaust has to be one of the most frustraiting things to think about for any car...
I need some comments and tips for my exhaust.
IMO dont buy pressure bends. I know youre not wanting maximum power over everything else, but you cant beat mandrel quality.
For the muffler, my 1st pick would be Stillen, but the Magnaflow 14827 is a hot lookin one.
For the muffler, my 1st pick would be Stillen, but the Magnaflow 14827 is a hot lookin one.
Originally Posted by bijangxe
IMO dont buy pressure bends. I know youre not wanting maximum power over everything else, but you cant beat mandrel quality.
As far as durability and fit goes, you'd get more for your money by having a shop pressure bend a 1-piece B-pipe than having them weld up a mandrel bent pipe from a bunch of pieces.
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Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Lake Orion, MI
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...8&autoview=sku
That resonator or this one?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...=KeywordSearch
And this muffler
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
That resonator or this one?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...=KeywordSearch
And this muffler
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Do not get that dynomax thrush glasspack. I believe it has a louvered core which is terrible for performance. I have one of those dynomax bullets, and it does a pretty good job.
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From: Lake Orion, MI
Originally Posted by 96sleeper
Do not get that dynomax thrush glasspack. I believe it has a louvered core which is terrible for performance. I have one of those dynomax bullets, and it does a pretty good job.
Originally Posted by from summit description
These Magnum Glasspack mufflers give you maximum flow without annoying the sound police. They have free-flowing, perforated center tubes surrounded by two-stage fiberglass packing. Other features include AKDQ inlet and outlet bushings for easy expansion if needed, one-piece shell construction, and a performance tone.
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