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Bending Stainless Steel Exhaust (repair)

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:39 am
by ProctorSilex
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

Re: Bending Stainless Steel Exhaust (repair)

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:10 pm
by Piledriver
I'd try to find a bit of pipe that fits well over the OD and simply crank it back.

Re: Bending Stainless Steel Exhaust (repair)

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:01 pm
by ProctorSilex
Good idea. I will see if I have anything that could fit.
Thanks

Re: Bending Stainless Steel Exhaust (repair)

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:17 pm
by Ol'fogasaurus
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