{"product_id":"vibrant-1-875in-1-7-8in-o-d-t304-ss-u-bend-2-875in-centerline-radius","title":"Vibrant 1.875in (1-7\/8in) O.D. T304 SS U-Bend (2.875in Centerline Radius)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e2697\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 690092136840\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant 1.875in (1-7\/8in) O.D. T304 SS U-Bend (2.875in Centerline Radius)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mandrel-bent U-bend tubing from Vibrant Performance measures 1.875 inches outer diameter with a tight 2.875 inch centerline radius and 8 inch centerline legs per side. Crafted for custom exhaust fabrication on cars trucks and race vehicles it delivers smooth interior flow for improved performance. 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