If you’re diving into a custom fabrication project or need to upgrade your vehicle’s performance components, look no further than the HPS Performance Products AST-2F-162 Straight Tubing. This 6061-T6 aluminum tubing is designed for automotive enthusiasts who demand quality and precision in their builds. With a robust wall thickness of 16 gauge (1.65mm) and an outside diameter of 1-5/8 inches (41mm), this 2-foot length of tubing is perfect for a variety of applications including DIY air intakes, cooling systems, and turbo intercooler piping setups.
This straight tubing is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their vehicle's performance through custom installations. Whether you're working on a project for your 2020 WRX or a 2018 Mustang GT, the HPS AST-2F-162 is versatile enough to fit seamlessly into your setup. Its dimensions ensure that it can accommodate a range of aftermarket components without compromising fitment or performance.
This tubing is not just a piece of metal; it’s a building block for your performance upgrades. Its lightweight yet durable construction makes it ideal for high-performance applications in automotive, marine, and aerospace industries. The HPS AST-2F-162 is engineered to handle the demands of turbocharged setups, ensuring that your air intake and cooling systems operate efficiently.
One satisfied Ford F-150 owner shared, “I used the HPS tubing to create a custom intake for my 2021 F-150. The fit was perfect, and it helped improve airflow significantly. I noticed better throttle response and an aggressive sound that I love!”
Another user working on a Honda Civic build noted, “I was able to use this tubing for my intercooler piping, and it fit like a glove. The quality of the aluminum is top-notch and has held up well under boost.”
Enhance your vehicle's performance and aesthetic with the HPS Performance Products AST-2F-162 Straight Tubing. It’s the perfect solution for automotive enthusiasts looking to take their projects to the next level.
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HPS Performance Products is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket performance parts, fabrication components, and silicone hoses. HPS serves a number of different industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, commercial truck/bus, marine, agricultural, turbo diesel, off-road, performance racing, general manufacturing, and water treatment. The company’s ability to fabricate custom-shaped multiply silicone hoses make it ideal for a wide range of applications. The multiply carcass makes HPS’ hose perfect for coolant and turbocharged pressure applications while the fluoro-silicone-lined hoses make it safe to be used with petroleum-based oil and fuel.
HPS Performance Products is committed to meeting its original goals of producing quality parts at competitive pricing and providing customer service responses in a personal, timely manner. All HPS products have been thoroughly tested on the dyno and track, and meet or exceed SAEJ20 standards. The HPS staff has solid expertise in the silicone hose department, which allows them to deliver standard size silicone hoses with same-day shipping. HPS’ highly skilled and knowledgeable team, paired with the latest state-of-the-art technology, ensures the brand’s continued success and reputation as a premier manufacturer in the industry
HPS Quality Silicone HosesHPS Performance Products specializes in and is best known for manufacturing multi-application silicone hoses. HPS silicone hoses are carefully crafted from only the highest quality 4-ply reinforced high-temperature material. The hoses are available in the following varieties: straight coupler, 1-foot tube, 3-foot coolant tube, charge air cooler hose (CAC), hump coupler, reducer couple her, 45-degree elbow coupler and reducer, and 90-degree elbow coupler and reducer.
HPS Performance Products also carries performance silicone vacuum hoses and silicone heater hoses. You can choose silicone hoses in both standard inch and hard-to-find metric sizes. Stainless steel T-bolt clamps are available to match with the silicone hoses as well. In order to meet the high demand and shorten the turnaround time for its silicone hoses, up to 90 percent of the product is already in stock and ready to ship or pick up from HPS authorized dealers like Vivid Racing.
HPS Performance Products at Vivid RacingVivid Racing carries a comprehensive lineup of HPS Performance Products for a number of different makes, models, and applications. Our extensive inventory of HPS parts includes aluminum tubing, cold air and short ram intakes, vacuum lines, hoses and clamps, intercooler pipes, radiator caps, and much more! If you have any questions regarding the items listed above or have fitment concerns, please contact our expert sales team at (480) 966-3040. We are here to help you through the entire purchase process and make it a pleasant experience.