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Mandrel Exhaust Bender #1728396 01/12/15 08:12 PM 01/12/15 08:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 349 West Central Wisconsin D DeMopuar OP enthusiast
DeMopuar OP enthusiast D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 349 West Central Wisconsin	Does anyone have a good experience with an exhaust shop that does mandrel bending? I'm looking at having a 2.5" setup installed on my car with an X pipe, etc.... They seem few and far between, but I really want a shop that can bend it -- not one that welds mandrel bent stuff together. I'm located 4 hours from Chicago and 2.5 hours from Minneapolis in Wisconsin -- and the distance isn't the biggest pain, it's finding the right guy to do the work. I've seen photos of mandrel exhaust systems done right and they are gorgeous. Please don't try and talk me out of this -- I know what I want.......... Thanks all, Mark

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: DeMopuar] #1728397 01/12/15 09:35 PM 01/12/15 09:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,398 Highland, MI. Sunroofcuda master
Sunroofcuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,398 Highland, MI.	Good luck! The reason why mufflers shops don't have mandrel benders is they are VERY, VERY expensive, & the machines are very elaborate. Demand & recovery of cost don't jive. No Man With A Good Car Needs To Be Justified

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: Sunroofcuda] #1728398 01/12/15 09:55 PM 01/12/15 09:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,047 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,047 U.S.S.A.	Quote: Good luck! The reason why mufflers shops don't have mandrel benders is they are VERY, VERY expensive, & the machines are very elaborate. Demand & recovery of cost don't jive. The one shop near me has closed since the last time I had a system worked on ...

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: DeMopuar] #1728399 01/12/15 10:10 PM 01/12/15 10:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 88 Germantown, WI 7 72RallyeGY8 member
72RallyeGY8 member 7 Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 88 Germantown, WI	I am just north of Milwaukee and have two places that I am going to look at. It probably won't be until the spring as the truck is now snowed in for the winter. One place is in West Bend and the other is in Sheboygan. I will have to dig up their contact information if you are interested. I have not had the truck in to quote yet, so I have no idea the pricing. 1972 Charger Rallye (GY8) 1978 Dodge D100 Stepside 1971 Dodge Superbee (GB2)

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: 72RallyeGY8] #1728400 01/12/15 10:42 PM 01/12/15 10:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 349 West Central Wisconsin D DeMopuar OP enthusiast
DeMopuar OP enthusiast D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 349 West Central Wisconsin	I know they are more expensive -- I'm willing to pay for it.........please no more posts telling me what I already know. Yes, 72RallyeGY8, I would be very interested in what you found out. I am interested in a shop that has a mandrel bender on premises, as this is the best way to get what I want. If you want to PM me here on Moparts that would be great, or just list them for all to see -- works either way for me. Once you see one of these on a car -- you don't want to go back.......

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: DeMopuar] #1728401 01/13/15 04:34 PM 01/13/15 04:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,077 Oklahoma City Jwilli500 top fuel
Jwilli500 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,077 Oklahoma City	What are you working on?

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: Jwilli500] #1728402 01/13/15 05:13 PM 01/13/15 05:13 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa M mikemee1331 master
mikemee1331 master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	Quote: What are you working on? you broke his post rule! he already knows what he's working on

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: mikemee1331] #1728403 01/13/15 06:10 PM 01/13/15 06:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,424 Omaha Ne T TJP I Live Here
TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,424 Omaha Ne	Quote: Quote: What are you working on? you broke his post rule! he already knows what he's working on www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: mikemee1331] #1728404 01/13/15 06:35 PM 01/13/15 06:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,877 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,877 Rio Linda, CA	Quote: Quote: What are you working on? you broke his post rule! he already knows what he's working on The question is pertinent since there are bolt-on mandrel-bent X-pipe systems available for many Mopars. The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: John_Kunkel] #1728405 01/13/15 07:00 PM 01/13/15 07:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,047 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,047 U.S.S.A.	Quote: Quote: Quote: What are you working on? you broke his post rule! he already knows what he's working on The question is pertinent since there are bolt-on mandrel-bent X-pipe systems available for many Mopars. that is correct and unless he is doing something off the wall buying one is going to be cheaper than having it done locally , been there and have a $1000 exhaust system to prove it .

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: DeMopuar] #1728406 01/13/15 07:05 PM 01/13/15 07:05 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,119 85086 moparpollack Lil Herman
moparpollack Lil Herman Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,119 85086	Harold should be able to build you what you need. http://www.furoracing.com/exhaust.shtml 56 Plaza 63 D100 step side 67 Coronet, 68 Roadrunner, 69 Super Bees, 69 Coronet 500 convertible, 70 Roadrunner Post, 79 D150 360, and a severe case of Mopar a,d,d

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: John_Kunkel] #1728407 01/13/15 07:16 PM 01/13/15 07:16 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Quote: Quote: Quote: What are you working on? you broke his post rule! he already knows what he's working on The question is pertinent since there are bolt-on mandrel-bent X-pipe systems available for many Mopars. And now we go off into the wild Moparts tangent. Dunno why some people cannot just answer the question asked. I am sure the OP knows there are a number of premade systems. Logic dictates they are not what he wants. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: moparpollack] #1728408 01/13/15 09:15 PM 01/13/15 09:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,424 Omaha Ne T TJP I Live Here
TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,424 Omaha Ne	Quote: Harold should be able to build you what you need. http://www.furoracing.com/exhaust.shtml he wants non welded pipes. IE: Single piece with no sectioning /welding www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: TJP] #1728409 01/13/15 09:23 PM 01/13/15 09:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,119 85086 moparpollack Lil Herman
moparpollack Lil Herman Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,119 85086	Quote: Quote: Harold should be able to build you what you need. http://www.furoracing.com/exhaust.shtml he wants non welded pipes. IE: Single piece with no sectioning /welding It's central Wisconsin there isn't much there. Still wondering what the application is? 56 Plaza 63 D100 step side 67 Coronet, 68 Roadrunner, 69 Super Bees, 69 Coronet 500 convertible, 70 Roadrunner Post, 79 D150 360, and a severe case of Mopar a,d,d

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: TJP] #1728410 01/13/15 09:25 PM 01/13/15 09:25 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,881 Ontario, Canada S Stanton Don't question me!
Stanton Don't question me! S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,881 Ontario, Canada	I think a valid question would be: why he doesn't want a welded system". These days the vast majority of custom, large tube systems are welded systems. The advantages outweigh the cons. They can be fitted to the car much better than a guy "eyeballing" and bending up the system. Keep in mind here that time is money! Welded by a competent welder they'll look great - even better if the welds are cleaned up afterwards. If you're worried about welding sparks damaging a finished car, just imagine what can occur when a guy has to wind pipe up there a few times to get it right! A welded system can be tacked in place then taken out for final welding and things can be protected while tacking. Personally, I'd take a fabbed system any day over a bent system. Just my 2 cents !!

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: Stanton] #1728411 01/14/15 12:13 AM 01/14/15 12:13 AM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 516 ND D dodgedon mopar
dodgedon mopar D Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 516 ND	Look up Heartthrob Exhaust INC. Litchfield MN. They are about 65 miles West of Minneapolis. 67 Charger 383 auto 75 Dodge CNT 800 CAT Diesel 2012 Ram Crew cab 5.7 4x4

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: DeMopuar] #1728412 01/14/15 07:29 AM 01/14/15 07:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,862 the frozen wastes... Pale_Roader Swears too much
Pale_Roader Swears too much Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,862 the frozen wastes...	Quote: Does anyone have a good experience with an exhaust shop that does mandrel bending? I'm looking at having a 2.5" setup installed on my car with an X pipe, etc.... They seem few and far between, but I really want a shop that can bend it -- not one that welds mandrel bent stuff together. I'm located 4 hours from Chicago and 2.5 hours from Minneapolis in Wisconsin -- and the distance isn't the biggest pain, it's finding the right guy to do the work. I've seen photos of mandrel exhaust systems done right and they are gorgeous. Please don't try and talk me out of this -- I know what I want.......... Thanks all, Mark At least you are in a fairly populated area as far as car stuff goes. You WILL have to travel to find this unicorn, but it should be there if you do. What I'D do is call/contact every exhaust company out there, you know, the ones that already offer these pre-made systems you dont want, and see if they'll make a one-off for you. It'll cost ya, but art is not cheap. If you are willing to pay for what is essentially their inconvenience (these companies dont make money on one-offs), i'd wager at least one will accommodate you. I'd start with the smaller companies first... The Pypes, Kooks, suppliers ov mandrel bends, etc, before you bug the big ones like Flowtech, Dynomax, Hedman, Flowmaster, etc. There are a lot ov these machines out there, and people are making pre-made systems with them. You just gotta convince one to work with you and whatever Ford GAA-engined 62 Dart stretch-limo you're working on. Maybe sleuth out and track down the cars you've seen (and liked) in photos and find out where they got it done?

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: Supercuda] #1728413 01/14/15 07:45 PM 01/14/15 07:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,877 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,877 Rio Linda, CA	Quote: I am sure the OP knows there are a number of premade systems. Logic dictates they are not what he wants. Don't be so sure. Many people (myself included) are often amazed to find what's available out there. The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: John_Kunkel] #1728414 01/14/15 09:03 PM 01/14/15 09:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,106 Northeast V VincentVega super stock
VincentVega super stock V Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,106 Northeast	Doesn't TTI make full mopar exhaust? get a 3" system and then it won't matter if it isn't mandrel bent. In fact I've seen comparisons where 3" tail pipes freed up like 25HP over 2.5. And I'd imagine they could be clamped together with the nice band clamps. Our garage actually has a real hydraulic bender, up to 2.5". Not mandrel though. just shoes. good enough for us. You can pick up some neat stuff on the used market Looking for 1975 through 1978 B body 4 door sedan sheet metal or parts cars - monaco, fury, coronet. Please let me know

Re: Mandrel Exhaust Bender [Re: DeMopuar] #1728415 01/14/15 10:56 PM 01/14/15 10:56 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y. FASTBACK340 super stock
FASTBACK340 super stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y.	We do everything your looking for, but our shop is out here on Long Island. I know we can't help, but make sure when you find a guy ask about V clamps. They are leak-free and you can disassemble and re-assemble them without issues for servicing if needed. And spring for stainless tailpipes and have them polished. They'll look killer! Last edited by FASTBACK340; 01/14/15 11:00 PM.

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