Muffler Shop in Vancouver, BC Canada with Mandrel Bend Machine?
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Muffler Shop in Vancouver, BC Canada with Mandrel Bend Machine?
Can anyone recommend a muffler shop that has a mandrel pipe bending machine in the Lower Mainland, BC?
The local Lordco Parts store wants at least $190 for a #46910 Dynomax 3" tailpipe. That's ridiculous for 6' of pipe. I can buy 7 1/2 ft of 3" straight aluminized pipe for $25 bucks. Pay someone $60 or so to bend it up and slap a weld on it. I couldn't care less for a stupid tip.... doesn't make anymore power with a tip does it?
Finding a shop with a mandrel bend machine is proving very difficult!
Help.
The local Lordco Parts store wants at least $190 for a #46910 Dynomax 3" tailpipe. That's ridiculous for 6' of pipe. I can buy 7 1/2 ft of 3" straight aluminized pipe for $25 bucks. Pay someone $60 or so to bend it up and slap a weld on it. I couldn't care less for a stupid tip.... doesn't make anymore power with a tip does it?
Finding a shop with a mandrel bend machine is proving very difficult!
Help.
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I found out that these guys do mandrel bending but haven't had a reply concerning exhaust pipe work. http://www.aggressivetube.com/index.htm
Other than that, I found the flowmaster 15902 universal tailpipe that is supposed to fit and is actually sold for F150 applications for $93 cdn @ Mopac Auto Supply in Surrey, BC. They also have a Vancouver store.
So... I may not get bending done. Wouldn't be any savings over the flowmaster pieces.
Any other suggestions?
Other than that, I found the flowmaster 15902 universal tailpipe that is supposed to fit and is actually sold for F150 applications for $93 cdn @ Mopac Auto Supply in Surrey, BC. They also have a Vancouver store.
So... I may not get bending done. Wouldn't be any savings over the flowmaster pieces.
Any other suggestions?
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Does having mandrel bent pipes make a difference that is easily felt? I've been told that you might see a small improvement in 1/4 mile time. What you're opinion? I'm thinking of getting a custom cat with a Magnaflow muffler. The guy modifies the Y connector to increase the flow while maintaining back pressure.
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I've seen some really horribly stretched small diameter bends done by mufffler shops. I call them "turkey neck" or "chicken neck" bends. They're so bad... I once saw a 3" pipe squished down to 1 3/4 inches cause it was stretched so bad. Horrible sh*t if you ask me.
For mandrel bends the companies that do it make pipe for the large muffler companies (lots of identical pieces). Their minimum charge is something like $125-150cdn.
You're best off finding lower priced mandrel bend universal piping such as the flowmaster tailpipe I mentioned.
On my wife's 92' VW GTI the previous owner had let a regular muffler shop replace the exhaust system. Holy cr*p dude.... they slapped in a regular catalytic converter (45 or 50mm pipe) instead of the 55mm GTI piece, had a couple "chicken neck" bends in it, etc. Goddamn was I pissed
when I saw it. The car had a different personality when I hacked the whole sh*t off and replaced it with OE GTI pieces.
For mandrel bends the companies that do it make pipe for the large muffler companies (lots of identical pieces). Their minimum charge is something like $125-150cdn.
You're best off finding lower priced mandrel bend universal piping such as the flowmaster tailpipe I mentioned.
On my wife's 92' VW GTI the previous owner had let a regular muffler shop replace the exhaust system. Holy cr*p dude.... they slapped in a regular catalytic converter (45 or 50mm pipe) instead of the 55mm GTI piece, had a couple "chicken neck" bends in it, etc. Goddamn was I pissed
when I saw it. The car had a different personality when I hacked the whole sh*t off and replaced it with OE GTI pieces.
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Since you have such a specific need, I can't personally recommend a good muffler company for you, but this site may help because it lists reputable ones by area:
http://www.myprimebuyersguide.com/li...tain-view.html
The site also has writeups on each one's expertise and such, so maybe it could help you find the best muffler company with a mandrel bend machine, I hope it helps
http://www.myprimebuyersguide.com/li...tain-view.html
The site also has writeups on each one's expertise and such, so maybe it could help you find the best muffler company with a mandrel bend machine, I hope it helps
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heres a good place for the bends...i would say order from here then take the parts to a local shop
http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog...te_banner_id=2
http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog...te_banner_id=2
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The best muffler shop I've ever dealt with is Butch's Brake and Muffler on King George highway in Surrey. Been a while since I've been and I have no idea if they do Mandrel Bending. If they don't I'd bet they could point you in the right direction.