I have a dual tip exhaust on my Miata. It is stainless steel and the tube is about 2" in diameter. I bent one tip in an accident. This tip comes out of the muffler and makes a 90 degree elbow. The elbow is bent 10-15 degrees up and towards the center line. What is a good way to bend it back?
I have a propane torch and a 5# slide hammer. I should have access to an oxy-acetylene torch.
Thank you
Bending Stainless Steel Exhaust (repair)
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ProctorSilex
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Piledriver
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Re: Bending Stainless Steel Exhaust (repair)
I'd try to find a bit of pipe that fits well over the OD and simply crank it back.
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zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
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ProctorSilex
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Re: Bending Stainless Steel Exhaust (repair)
Good idea. I will see if I have anything that could fit.
Thanks
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Ol'fogasaurus
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Re: Bending Stainless Steel Exhaust (repair)
Pile has a good idea. Depending on the SS it can be soft to bend or difficult to bend and can fracture. Try it w/o heat first.
Lee
Lee