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SKU: 12185 | UPC: 690092173029
Vibrant Performance 3in OD 90 Degree Tight Radius Aluminum Bend
Vibrant Performance 12185 delivers a precision mandrel-bent 3-inch OD 90-degree tight radius aluminum tubing bend for custom automotive fabrication. This piece suits performance oil systems fuel lines coolant routing and exhaust plumbing where compact bends are needed. Its smooth interior maintains full flow velocity to support high-pressure high-temperature demands in racing and street builds.
Key Features
- Mandrel Bent Construction: Seamless interior eliminates flow disruptions crimps or turbulence for consistent fluid and exhaust performance
- 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy: Corrosion-resistant material reduces weight while handling extreme pressures and temperatures in demanding applications
- Tight Radius Design: 3.5-inch centerline radius enables installation in confined engine bays without sacrificing strength or flow
- Exact Dimensions: 3.000-inch outside diameter with 0.065-inch wall thickness ensures compatibility and durability under boost or high RPM
- Versatile Fabrication Piece: Sold individually to build custom systems pairing with Vibrant straight tubing fittings and adapters
Product Notes
- Inspect tubing ends for burrs before assembly to ensure clean connections
- Store in dry area to preserve aluminum finish and prevent oxidation
- Protect from impacts during transport to avoid dents
Installation Notes
- Professional installation recommended.
- TIG weld for aluminum joins using argon shielding gas and matching filler rod
- Compatible with slip-fit couplers V-band clamps or flared AN adapters
This Part Fits
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal | Various | Custom Fabrication | All |
Why Choose Vibrant Performance?
- Earned trust of racing professionals worldwide through consistent quality
- Complete product line serves every performance fabrication need
- Manufactured to strict standards for reliability in critical systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Does this bend work for vehicle-specific oil coolers?
A: Yes universal design fits custom setups on dragsters circle track cars imports domestics and off-road vehicles with 3-inch tubing runs -
Q: What aluminum grade and wall thickness?
A: 6061-T6 seamless tubing with 0.065-inch wall balances strength weight and pressure capacity up to 500 PSI -
Q: What warranty covers this part?
A: Backed by Vibrant Performance defect warranty. contact manufacturer for claims with proof of proper installation
Shipping & Handling
- Method: UPS Ground
- Availability: In stock - ships same or next business day
- Packaging: Protective cardboard box 9 x 5 x 5 inches
- Weight: 0.72 lbs
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Fabrication parts and materials provide the raw components needed to build, repair, and modify custom exhaust systems, turbocharger plumbing, intercooler piping, fuel system lines, oil routing, and engine bay heat management on performance and competition vehicles. Stainless steel tubing, titanium tubing, aluminum charge piping, mandrel bends, pie cuts, flanges, merge collectors, V-band clamps, O2 sensor bungs, AN fittings, PTFE hose kits, braided fuel and oil lines, heat shields, and welding supplies are the backbone of any serious custom fabrication project. Professional fabricators, race team mechanics, and advanced DIY builders who want full control over exhaust routing, charge pipe layout, or fuel system plumbing choose raw fabrication materials rather than pre-bent kits because custom fabrication allows fitment solutions that no universal kit can accommodate. Brands including Vibrant Performance, Ticon Industries, Stainless Bros, Radium Engineering, Fragola, and DEI provide th...
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