{"product_id":"vibrant-4-5in-od-t6061-aluminum-straight-tube-18in-long-polished","title":"Vibrant 4.5in OD T6061 Aluminum Straight Tube 18in Long - Polished","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e2947\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 690092165147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant 4.5in OD T6061 Aluminum Straight Tube 18in Long - Polished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild custom intake intercooler piping or exhaust sections with the Vibrant Performance 4.5in OD 6061-T6 aluminum straight tube measuring 18in long. This universal fabrication tube works on cars trucks SUVs and race vehicles needing strong lightweight aluminum components. 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