Mandrel Bent Front Pipe

[Antifreeze2]

Where does one source a 2.5" mandrel bent pipe from the header to the cat/straight pipe? Magnaflow is the only one I can find, but it comes with a catalytic converter. $158 part number 23227. http://www.quadratec.com/products/51410_101_07.htm

[IH 392]

Find an exhaust shop that can build you one.

[Muad'Dib]

I had a local shop do mine... but it was quite expensive... 225 with x2 02 bungs. I have an XJ, so a TJ (which is what that front pipe you listed is for) might be less costly??

[604rail_king]

that magnaflow front pipe is actually 2.25" piping (based on summits part description)

you can go custom with a performance car shop that can fabricate, or an exhaust shop. pretty sure walker sells 90 deg bends in 2.5" mild steel if you want to attempt it on your own if you have access to a welder.

[Antifreeze2]

A welder I do not have, nor garage unfortunately. To my understanding, the front pipe is 2.5" and the cat has a 2.5" inlet/2.25" exhaust. That's probably really dumb if it was the case, since they already make cats that are same inlet/outlet diameter. Since the stroker isn't a race motor, I think I'll try the 2.25" mandrel bent pipe over the OEM bends. I think the OEM pipe is 2.5" before the cat, but not sure.

[Muad'Dib]

A welder I do not have, nor garage unfortunately. To my understanding, the front pipe is 2.5" and the cat has a 2.5" inlet/2.25" exhaust. That's probably really dumb if it was the case, since they already make cats that are same inlet/outlet diameter. Since the stroker isn't a race motor, I think I'll try the 2.25" mandrel bent pipe over the OEM bends. I think the OEM pipe is 2.5" before the cat, but not sure.

Its 2.25 on an XJ i take it your working on a TJ?

It also crushes down to about 1.75 where they OEM front pipe is notched for the Front Driveshaft.

[Jeepwrangler97]

Rockauto.com has them & actually NAPA might be able to get one, just check at your local store

Edit: I don't know the size, but they sell oem/oem aftermarket replacements

[jeepman]

Rockauto.com has them & actually NAPA might be able to get one, just check at your local store

Edit: I don't know the size, but they sell oem/oem aftermarket replacements

He is looking for Madrel Bent Tube not OE Crimple/Crushed bent tube otherwise you are correct