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HPS Performance Products 5" OD 6061 Aluminum Straight Pipe Tubing 16 Gauge, 1 Foot Long
$76.16

HPS Performance Products AST-500 6061 Aluminum Straight Tubing

If you're diving into a custom fabrication project for your vehicle, look no further than the HPS AST-500 6061 Aluminum Straight Tubing. With its robust design and versatile applications, this tubing is perfect for DIY enthusiasts looking to enhance their ride's performance and aesthetics. Whether you're crafting an air intake for your 2020 Ford F-150 or setting up a turbo intercooler piping system for your 2021 Subaru WRX, this tubing has got you covered.

Fitment

This straight tubing is ideal for various automotive applications, including:

  • DIY air intakes
  • Custom cooling systems
  • Turbo intercooler piping setups

Its 5-inch (127mm) outside diameter ensures a snug fit for many performance upgrades, making it a go-to choice for car owners looking to maximize airflow and cooling efficiency.

Technical Specs

  • Material: 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Wall Thickness: 2.5mm
  • Outside Diameter: 5 inches (127mm)
  • Length: 1 foot (12 inches)
  • Color / Finish: Mill Finish

Why Choose HPS AST-500?

Constructed from high-quality 6061-T6 aluminum, this tubing is not only lightweight but also incredibly durable, making it suitable for automotive, marine, and aerospace applications. Its 2.5mm wall thickness provides the strength needed to withstand high pressure and temperature, ensuring reliability in demanding environments.

Customer Feedback

Ford F-150 owners have reported that using the AST-500 for their custom air intake setups significantly improved throttle response and engine sound. One user noted, "Installed this tubing on my 2020 F-150, and it fit perfectly with no leaks. The engine feels more responsive, and the sound is incredible!"

Subaru WRX enthusiasts have also praised this tubing: "I used the HPS AST-500 for my intercooler piping, and the fitment was spot on. It looks great and performs even better!"

Elevate your custom build with the HPS AST-500 6061 Aluminum Straight Tubing and experience the difference in performance and style.

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About HPS Performance Products

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 Hoses

HPS 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 Racing

Vivid 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.

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