{"product_id":"vibrant-4-5in-od-t6061-aluminum-mandrel-bend-90-degree-polished","title":"Vibrant 4.5in OD T6061 Aluminum Mandrel Bend 90 Degree - Polished","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e2946\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 690092165130\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant 4.5in OD T6061 Aluminum Mandrel Bend 90 Degree - Polished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant Performance delivers this 4.5 inch OD 90 degree mandrel bend crafted from 6061-T6 aluminum for seamless custom fabrication in high-flow intake and exhaust systems. Mirror polished tubing ensures smooth bends with no interior restrictions boosting airflow in turbocharged or supercharged builds. 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