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Old 01-16-2010, 07:31 PM
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Default Mandrel bend exhaust shop in DFW?

Anyone know of any reputable exhaust shops in DFW that do mandrel bends on their exhausts? I don't want a crushed or crinkle bent pipe as the rest of my system is mandrel bent and I like it better.
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looking for that extra 1 hp?
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looking for that extra 1 hp?
I think it looks cleaner and probably sounds better since it holds its true shape.
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Have you checked Phil's muffler shop off of north main in FW?
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I found a place in Lewisville called Miller Muffler that is supposed to be pretty good. I might call them monday.
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how often are people under you truck looking at your exhaust?
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Originally Posted by dlt76028
how often are people under you truck looking at your exhaust?
Does it really matter?
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well you did say it "looks" cleaner, so yes....
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Did that place do mandrel bends? I have never heard of a local place that does.
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Originally Posted by BlackGMC
Did that place do mandrel bends? I have never heard of a local place that does.
A google search came up with that Miller Muffler

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?p=4263364

I figure if they use mandrel bents, they should be a fairly decent shop because of the cost of the bending machine, and they probably weld pretty good too. I'll have to see how much they charge to find out if it's gonna be worth it or not.


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