{"product_id":"vibrant-1-625in-1-5-8in-o-d-t304-ss-u-bend-1-625in-centerline-radius","title":"Vibrant 1.625in (1-5\/8in) O.D. T304 SS U-Bend (1.625in Centerline Radius)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e2621\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 690092190163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant 1.625in (1-5\/8in) O.D. T304 SS U-Bend (1.625in Centerline Radius, 7in Legs) - Universal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Vibrant U-bend features premium T304 stainless steel tubing with a precise mandrel bend for custom exhaust fabrication on performance vehicles. The 1.625 inch outside diameter and 1.625 inch centerline radius with 7 inch legs per side deliver smooth exhaust flow in tight spaces. 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