I have been searching the internet trying to find thick gauge (8-10 gauge) 304SS U bends but I cannot find them anywhere. The thickest U bends I have found so far are 14 gauge and I dont want to use that as it will shortly crack I am sure. If anyone knows of a place who sells thick gauge U bends (not 90 degree short pipes, cant use those for the design I want) that would be awesome.

Also, whats the optimum inside diameter for turbo exhaust manifolds? I've heard 1 3/8" is plenty to a lot of horsepower.

Thanks guys,
David

 

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I would also like to know. Did a search and this is what I found.

 

pipe is for plumbers sorry had to get that one off

try http://www.mcmastercarr.com


what motor is it for optimum diamteres and length will vary application to application

 

Yea I really dont think its neccessary to make them that thick. Everyone says the thinner walls crack, but ive never seen a tube crack, only the weld. So if you weld it right, there shouldnt be a problem...

 

a turbo header/ manifold is not dually designed to work as two things it's designed to flow exhaust gas not to hold up a turbo build a properly designed tripod mount and that will virtually eliminate the cracking issues

 

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try http://www.mcmastercarr.com


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what diameter do you reccomend for a Ls non-vtec turbo?