I'm thinking about adding the exhaust system to my truck pretty soon. I thought about buying mandrel bends, and doing the welding in the garage. But, on second thought, I think it'd be a lot simpler to not have to do all that fit-up work myself. So, now I'm looking for a muffler shop in the San Francisco South Bay area that does mandrel bending on 2 1/2 inch diameter tubing. I know most shops use compression benders, and that buying the mandrel bent service will cost more, but it seems to me that it'll be worth it. So, if you have a referral for me in the area, please let me know. Thanks.
Sanderson headers is in South San Francisco, give them a call. I believe they make custom headers on site, maybe they can help you or point you in the right direction.
Matt, I'm not familiar with universal kits except as a bunch of mandrel bends, straight lengths, and my own labor to fit and weld. Or, at least tack. I think I have all the necessary tools and skills, I just don't really want to take the time. I've done a lot of work, over a thirteen year period, and I'd like to drive around the block this year. But, if I can't find someone to do it for me, I certainly will.
Mikey -- Thanks for the idea, I posted an e-mail to the Sanderson site. Hopefully they know of someone who has the tools and skills to do a mandrel bent exhaust system. I got a lead once on a shop in Fremont, but now I can't find the lead. BTW -- I heard it rained this morning in Gilroy.
Compression benders leave an indentation on the inside radius of the bend. At least, I think that is what the "standard" muffler shop benders are called. That's what I'm thinking of, anyway. The crinkling I think is some other process that I don't fully understand. But, they look downright ugly.
Pat
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