304 S/S Tubing - 5ft. - 2-1/2in

The 304 S/S Tubing - 5ft. - 2-1/2in from Patriot Exhaust is a premium straight exhaust pipe designed for custom fabrication, performance builds, and restoration projects where quality materials and precise dimensions matter. Whether you're constructing a complete exhaust system from the ground up, replacing corroded factory tubing, or building a turbo manifold downpipe, this 60-inch stainless steel section gives you the foundation for a durable, corrosion-resistant exhaust assembly. Builders and fabricators rely on pre-cut tubing to eliminate waste, save machining time, and ensure consistent diameter tolerances throughout their system.

Manufactured from 304 stainless steel and measuring 2.5 inches in outside diameter with 16-gauge wall thickness, this tubing provides excellent thermal resistance and longevity in high-heat exhaust environments. The 304 alloy resists oxidation and corrosion far better than mild steel, eliminating the need for ceramic coating or painting and maintaining structural integrity through thousands of heat cycles. At 7.9 pounds for the five-foot length, the tubing is lightweight enough for performance applications yet rigid enough to handle welding without excessive distortion, making it ideal for everything from street rod exhausts to turbo kits and custom headers.

Fabricators, performance shops, and experienced DIY builders benefit most from this straight section, pairing it with mandrel bends, flanges, and muffler components to create systems tailored to their exact engine displacement and flow requirements. The 2.5-inch diameter suits mid-range to larger displacement engines (typically 350+ cubic inches naturally aspirated, or turbocharged applications) and works seamlessly with standard exhaust flanges and collector designs. Use this tubing as your starting point for custom exhaust work—welding, bending, and assembling it with your choice of mufflers, resonators, and tips to achieve the performance, sound, and aesthetic you demand.