-23%
Click to zoom in
SKU: 13842 | UPC: 690092179526
Vibrant 321 Stainless Steel 180 Degree Mandrel Bend 1.75in OD x 2.625in CLR 16 Gauge Wall Thickness
This Vibrant Performance 180 degree mandrel bend is made from 321 stainless steel for use in custom automotive fabrication projects. It fits universal applications including exhaust systems intercooler piping turbo setups and oil lines on performance vehicles. The tight radius design maintains flow efficiency in compact spaces.
Key Features
- 321 Stainless Steel Construction: Resists corrosion and high temperatures up to 1600°F for long-term durability in harsh engine bay conditions
- Mandrel Bent Design: Produces smooth uninterrupted interior radius without crimps or flow restrictions to support consistent exhaust or fluid velocity
- Precise Dimensions: 1.75 inch outside diameter 2.625 inch centerline radius and 16 gauge (0.065 inch) wall thickness for accurate fit in tight bends
- 180 Degree Bend Angle: Allows full U-turn configurations ideal for routing around chassis components or headers
- 16 Gauge Wall Thickness: Provides structural strength while keeping weight low at 0.72 lbs for easy handling and welding
Product Notes
- Inspect tubing ends for burrs and deburr before assembly to ensure proper flow
- Store in dry conditions to prevent surface oxidation prior to installation
- Product ships in protective sleeve to maintain shape during transit
Installation Notes
- Professional installation recommended.
- Tack weld in place before full seams to verify alignment and fitment
- Compatible with butt welding standard clamps or V-band flanges for secure connections
This Part Fits
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal | All | Custom Fabrication | Exhaust Turbo Oil Lines |
Why Choose Vibrant?
- Earned trust of industry professionals worldwide for oil system components
- Manufactured to high standards of quality and reliability across applications
- Offers consolidated solutions as a complete source for performance tubing
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Q: What vehicles or applications does this bend fit?
A: Designed for universal custom fabrication on performance cars trucks including exhaust routing intercooler piping and turbo setups across all years makes and models -
Q: What is the exact material and wall thickness?
A: Constructed from 321 stainless steel with 16 gauge (0.065 inch) wall thickness for heat and corrosion resistance -
Q: What is the leg length on this 180 degree bend?
A: Features approximately 3.5 inch straight legs on each end from the bend tangent points for versatile routing options
Shipping & Handling
- Method: UPS Ground or FedEx Ground
- Availability: In stock - ships same or next business day
- Packaging: Protective cardboard sleeve dimensions 12in x 4in x 4in
- Weight: 0.72 lbs
Fabrication
Shop Fabrication Parts and Materials at Black Ops Auto Works for stainless steel tubing, titanium tubing, aluminum charge piping, mandrel bends, V-band clamps, flanges, merge collectors, AN fittings, PTFE hose kits, braided fuel and oil lines, heat shields, welding supplies, brackets, bungs, and hardware for building custom exhaust systems, turbo plumbing, intercooler piping, and fuel system routing. Start with tubing in stainless, titanium, or aluminum in the right diameter and wall thickness, then add mandrel bends, flanges, V-bands, and clamps to complete the joint work. Black Ops Auto Works carries 5,866 fabrication SKUs from Vibrant Performance, Ticon Industries, Stainless Bros, Radium Engineering, Fragola, DEI, and ATP Turbo. Why Custom Fabrication Custom fabrication solves fitment problems that no universal or pre-bent kit can address. Raw tubing, flanges, and fittings give the fabricator freedom to route exhaust around a turbo, snake charge pipe around accessories, hard-...
View Fabrication Products
Steel Tubing
Steel tubing and stainless mandrel bends for custom exhaust fabrication, roll cage builds, and turbo piping projects are stocked at Black Ops Auto Works. Shop mandrel bends, pie cuts, straight tubing, weld elbows, U-bends, J-bends, and v-band tubing sections in mild steel, 304 stainless, 321 stainless, and aluminum for HEMI, Hellcat, Trackhawk, TRX, LS, LT, Coyote, EcoBoost, K-series, 2JZ, and import turbo builds. Every product is filterable by year, make, model, trim, engine, and drivetrain so the correct part ships the first time. Black Ops Auto Works carries 440 steel tubing SKUs across bend angle, diameter, wall gauge, and material categories. What This Category Covers The Steel Tubing collection is built for fabricators, exhaust shops, and DIY builders who need raw mandrel-bent and straight tubing sections rather than a bolt-on kit. The catalog is strongest on Stainless Bros, Vibrant, and Ticon Industries tubing in the diameters most common for custom exhaust and turbo pipi...
View Steel Tubing Products
Vibrant
Vibrant Performance parts for custom exhaust, turbo builds, and fabrication projects are stocked at Black Ops Auto Works. Shop clamps, V-band flanges, mandrel bends, silicone couplers, wideband bungs, catalytic converters, resonators, tips, mufflers, oil catch cans, AN fittings, hoses, wastegate flanges, and fuel system fittings for street, race, drift, and off-road builds. Every product is filterable by size, material, and fitting type so the correct part ships the first time. Black Ops Auto Works carries 3,096 Vibrant Performance SKUs across exhaust fabrication, forced induction plumbing, and fuel system hardware. What This Brand Covers Vibrant Performance manufactures exhaust and fabrication parts for DIY custom exhaust, turbo builds, and general fabrication work. The catalog spans stainless mandrel bends and V-band flanges for exhaust construction, silicone couplers and hump hoses for intercooler and intake plumbing, and AN fittings and PTFE hose for fuel and oil systems. Fa...
View Vibrant Products