Titanium for Motorsport & Exhaust Fabrication
Purpose-built titanium tubing and hardware for race exhaust fabricators, performance tuning shops, and motorsport constructors. We supply thin-wall CP Grade 1 and Grade 2 exhaust tubes, precision laser-cut pie cuts, and CNC-machined O2 sensor bungs, V-band flanges, and hangers — ultrasonically cleaned and individually sealed so fabricators can tack and TIG weld straight out of the bag.
Market Insight
Replacing a 304 stainless steel exhaust system with 1.0 mm (0.039") wall CP Grade 2 titanium typically trims 40%–45% off total system mass behind the rear axle.
Common Titanium Grades
| Grade | Typical Use | View Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 (CP Ti / UNS R50400 / 3.7035) | Straight exhaust tubing, laser pie cuts, muffler bodies, CNC-turned O2 bungs and weld flanges | View → |
| Grade 1 (CP Ti / UNS R50250 / 3.7025) | Tight-radius mandrel bends, deep-drawn muffler cones, flared transitions requiring maximum ductility | View → |
| Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V / UNS R56400 / 3.7165) | High-load V-band clamps, manifold studs, M8/M10 flange fasteners, and chassis mounting brackets | View → |
Exhaust Fabrication Supply Matrix: Tubing, Pie Cuts & CNC Hardware
From straight thin-wall tubing to ready-to-weld fittings, every exhaust component is supplied in metric and inch sizes through our certified partner facilities:
| Exhaust Component | Recommended Grade | Size Range (Metric / Imperial) & Prep | Fabrication & Welding Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thin-Wall Straight Exhaust Tubing | Grade 1 (3.7025) & Grade 2 (3.7035) | OD 38.1–101.6 mm (1.5"–4.0": 1.75", 2.0", 2.5", 3.0", 3.5"), Wall 0.8–1.2 mm (0.031"–0.047") Titanium Exhaust Tubes → | Consistent roundness and wall gauge for clean purging, mandrel bending, and orbital or manual TIG welding |
| Laser-Cut Titanium Pie Cuts (Lobster Backs) | Grade 1 & Grade 2 | 4.5°, 9°, 15° or custom-angle laser-mitred segments across Ø38.1–101.6 mm (1.5"–4.0") Quote Custom Pie Cuts → | Deburred, ultrasonically cleaned to remove residual oils, and individually sealed for direct out-of-bag tack welding |
| CNC-Turned O2 Sensor Bungs & V-Band Flange Sets | Grade 2 (Weldable CP Ti) & Grade 5 | M18×1.5 stepped/coped O2 bungs; interlocking male/female V-band rings (50.8–101.6 mm / 2.0"–4.0") CNC Turning Service → | Precision-turned mating lips prevent exhaust leaks and distortion; ultrasonically cleaned and individually bagged |
| Waterjet Header Flanges, End Caps & Hanger Rods | Grade 2 & Grade 5 Plate / Bar | 6.35–12.7 mm (0.25"–0.50") DXF port flanges + Ø8–12 mm (5/16"–1/2") CP2 hanger rods Automotive & Chassis → | Cold-cut from customer CAD without stamping die costs; pair with chassis fasteners on our Automotive page |
Motorsport Exhaust Material Comparison: CP Titanium vs. 304 Stainless vs. Inconel 625
Selecting the right alloy and wall thickness based on exhaust gas temperature (EGT) and weight targets:
| Engineering Parameter | CP Titanium (Grade 1 / Grade 2) | 304 / 321 Stainless Steel | Inconel 625 (Nickel Alloy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 4.51 g/cm³ (~43% lighter than steel) | 7.90 – 8.00 g/cm³ | 8.44 g/cm³ |
| Standard Exhaust Wall Gauge | 0.8 – 1.2 mm (0.031" – 0.047") | 1.2 – 1.6 mm (0.047" – 0.065") | 0.6 – 1.0 mm (0.024" – 0.039") |
| Thermal Service Window | Cat-back, mid-pipes & naturally aspirated headers with airflow | General headers, downpipes & street systems | Extreme-heat turbo manifolds & F1 primaries (>850 °C) |
| Welding & Fit-Up Protocol | Requires argon back-purge & ultrasonic oil-free prep | Standard TIG welding | Specialized nickel-alloy TIG procedures |
Key Requirements
- Thin-wall concentricity in 0.8–1.2 mm (0.031"–0.047" / 18–20 ga) wall thickness for gap-free butt fit-up and argon back-purging
- Ultrasonic degreasing and individual sealed packaging on pie cuts, O2 bungs, and flanges for immediate TIG welding
- Controlled low interstitial oxygen and iron in CP Grade 1 / Grade 2 to prevent weld-seam embrittlement under thermal cycling
- Custom DXF/STEP laser and waterjet cutting for port-matched header flanges, collector transitions, and muffler end caps
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Chemical Processing
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