180 Degree Mandrel Bend 2.25in O.D. 16 Gauge SS

The 180 Degree Mandrel Bend 2.25in O.D. 16 Gauge SS from Vibrant Performance is a precision exhaust component engineered for custom exhaust system builders and automotive enthusiasts who demand smooth, efficient airflow without compression or kinking. This 180-degree mandrel bend serves as a critical junction point in high-performance exhaust systems, allowing tuners to create tight bends in tight engine bay spaces while maintaining consistent diameter throughout the bend. Whether you're building a street rod, turbocharged import, or custom muscle car exhaust, this component eliminates the flow restrictions that welded or crushed bends introduce.

Constructed from stainless steel, this mandrel bend features a 2.25-inch outer diameter with a 3.375-inch centerline radius and 6-inch legs, delivering the dimensional precision required for professional-grade fabrication. The mandrel-formed construction ensures the inner wall maintains uniform thickness and diameter throughout the full 180-degree turn, preventing turbulence, separation, and backpressure buildup that compromise exhaust scavenging. Unlike cheaper compression bends that collapse the tube, the mandrel process creates smooth, continuous curves that optimize exhaust gas velocity and engine breathing. The natural stainless finish resists corrosion and delivers long-term durability even in severe underhood environments.

This bend is ideal for fabricators creating dual exhaust systems, header collector bends, or resonator-to-muffler transitions where space constraints require sharp directional changes without sacrificing flow quality. Installation requires TIG welding or professional pipe joining techniques; the 9.15 x 3.05 x 10.85-inch package fits standard shipping and handling. Compatible with any 2.25-inch diameter exhaust piping, this component works with turbo, naturally aspirated, and supercharged applications where maximum scavenging efficiency translates to measurable power gains and cleaner emissions.