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Nana's_914
post Sep 2 2009, 03:17 PM
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Anyone know of a good quality low cost supplier for 3" stainless U-bends and V-band flanges?

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post Sep 2 2009, 03:38 PM
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http://www.mandrelbendingsolutions.com
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post Sep 2 2009, 06:07 PM
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http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/

I was initially hesitant to deal with this place - mostly because of the name! But nice product. The SS (fully machined) V-band clamps are excellent quality, and nice mandrel SS bends at good prices. Just used these to start putting together my exhaust system (post turbo). Fast shipping too - I usually get stuff within a couple days of ordering (DC/Balto metro area).

Almost went with MBS stuff... but then saw a close up of the style of V-band clamp they offer - not what I was looking for.

(IMG:http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r36/jg_pics/Subaru%20Engine/DSCN2125.jpg)

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post Sep 2 2009, 06:09 PM
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QUOTE(GS Guy @ Sep 2 2009, 04:07 PM) *

http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/

I was initially hesitant to deal with this place - mostly because of the name! But nice product. The SS (fully machined) V-band clamps are excellent quality, and nice mandrel SS bends at good prices. Just used these to start putting together my exhaust system (post turbo). Fast shipping too - I usually get stuff within a couple days of ordering (DC/Balto metro area).

Almost went with MBS stuff... but then saw a close up of the style of V-band clamp they offer - not what I was looking for.

(IMG:http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r36/jg_pics/Subaru%20Engine/DSCN2125.jpg)

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Nice! Where did you get that 5 bolt garret outlet to v-band flange?
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post Sep 2 2009, 06:22 PM
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Don't think it's a Garret? Stock TD04 WRX turbo - think it's a Mistu?
Anyway, the trick exhaust outlet flange/transition was made by an outfit called Zero Tolerance Speed and Fabrication, which appears to be no longer around. It was a custom built piece, to my specification, which they intended to market. Alas, I guess there weren't enough interested takers for it (or the other products they offered) to keep the business going. The machine work and fit-up is flawless!
I adapted the transition attached to it (with O2 sensor bung) up to the V-Band.

Jeff

(IMG:http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r36/jg_pics/Subaru%20Engine/ZTSTurboFlange2.jpg)
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post Sep 2 2009, 06:30 PM
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http://burnsstainless.com/

They have nice looking stuff.
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post Sep 2 2009, 06:46 PM
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This place looks OK too. Thought I'd throw it out for opinions.

http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog/flang...sembly-782.html
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post Sep 2 2009, 06:58 PM
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you guys are killing me...I keep getting sucked into those sites...deeper and deeper.

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Nana's 914, that site is CHEAP. I'm definitely going to remember that one.
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post Sep 2 2009, 07:09 PM
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you guys are killing me...I keep getting sucked into those sites...deeper and deeper.

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FUN isn't it?
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post Sep 2 2009, 07:20 PM
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QUOTE(GS Guy @ Sep 2 2009, 04:22 PM) *

Don't think it's a Garret? Stock TD04 WRX turbo - think it's a Mistu?
Anyway, the trick exhaust outlet flange/transition was made by an outfit called Zero Tolerance Speed and Fabrication, which appears to be no longer around. It was a custom built piece, to my specification, which they intended to market. Alas, I guess there weren't enough interested takers for it (or the other products they offered) to keep the business going. The machine work and fit-up is flawless!
I adapted the transition attached to it (with O2 sensor bung) up to the V-Band.

Jeff

(IMG:http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r36/jg_pics/Subaru%20Engine/ZTSTurboFlange2.jpg)



Ahhh from afar that looked like a 28rs with a 5bolt housing.


Almost the same. Still looks better than the 5bolt to 3" v-band I have on my GTi.

Flow = serious gains in turbo land.

I can't find any pics of mien atm.
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post Sep 2 2009, 07:20 PM
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I got one from here for my truck (4")
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post Sep 2 2009, 07:27 PM
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QUOTE(Porcharu @ Sep 2 2009, 09:20 PM) *

I got one from here for my truck (4")
ATPTurbo

Wow, very nice V-band flanges and low price.
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http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/merchant...tegory_Code=FLG
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post Sep 3 2009, 06:43 AM
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That does look pretty nice, especially for the price. I'm still partial to the Vibrant/Verocious version though (never knew there were soooo many different styles and designs of V-band clamps!) - Vibrant uses an interlocking inner ring that self-aligns the flanges during assembly, and creates more of a labyrinth type seal. Don't see this on the ATP flanges? They're a few more $$ though, so guess one has to decide where the money/feature tradeoff is most important!

Burns as well as SPD are definitely at the top of the exhaust vendor heap - both in quality and expense! However, SPD is more convenient to you West coast guys (than here in the East). When only the best will do.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
http://www.spdexhaust.com/

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post Sep 3 2009, 07:54 AM
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Wow...lots of cool links to file away. Thanks guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Jeff, If I might ask, do you have any more pictures of your project?
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post Sep 3 2009, 09:22 AM
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Ummm what IS THAT? Don't tell me its a 914!
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post Sep 3 2009, 10:26 AM
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That mandrel-bends.com has great pricing and good service, check out there builder kits, you get a great assortment of bends for a discounted rate. Ive bought from them a few times before.
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post Sep 3 2009, 11:09 AM
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http://www.heartthrobexhaustinc.com/aboutus.html

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post Sep 3 2009, 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(GS Guy @ Sep 3 2009, 08:43 AM) *

That does look pretty nice, especially for the price. I'm still partial to the Vibrant/Verocious version though (never knew there were soooo many different styles and designs of V-band clamps!) - Vibrant uses an interlocking inner ring that self-aligns the flanges during assembly, and creates more of a labyrinth type seal. Don't see this on the ATP flanges? ...
Jeff

Good point. On closer inspection that price was for mild steel as well as no interlocking detail.

Here's some more links:
http://www.racepartsolutions.com/ - Lots of stuff here at good prices.


http://www.globaltecheng.com/Product...?idCategory=31 - These guys are limited to 90 and 45 degree bends.
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post Sep 3 2009, 04:11 PM
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QUOTE(degreeoff @ Sep 3 2009, 11:22 AM) *

Ummm what IS THAT? Don't tell me its a 914!

It has a 914 trans! Business end going under the fiberglass body in my avatar....
Mid engine, fiberglass body, 250hp and ~1400lbs....... Yummy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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