I've searched and searched to no avail. So in desperation I make this thread.

I'm looking for finned tubing, commonly found in HVAC applications. Looks a little somethin' like the attached file. So if anyone knows where to purchase some in short lengths (4' length or less, 2" or so ID), hollar will yah?

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i second that. those would make some sick additions to a mod. HURRY PEOPLE!

I have no idea where to find it but whats it for? Some super-neato WC experiment?

Quote: Originally Posted by Dimazz I have no idea where to find it but whats it for? Some super-neato WC experiment?

Exactly.

I found it for ya no probs, right HERE Lateron

Quote: Originally Posted by NoSlak I found it for ya no probs, right HERE Lateron

It's ugly, it ain't got no powa, and I can built one bigger stronger and overpowered.

Quote: Originally Posted by Iateronmly I can built one bigger stronger and overpowered.

You gotta quit talking to that zennzzo guy, man!

Look at the price seesh it would make any man cry!

Know anyone with a machine lathe? Buy a length of 3" aluminum, chuck it up, bore a 2" hole down the center. Now set up a 1/8" parting tool, plunge in 3/4", pull it out, dial over 1/4" and plunge in. Lather, rinse, repeat. Very tedious, but slick and custom made.

Obviously diameters can be different, plunge accordingly. You can probably go deeper grooves if in a low pressure setup (as explained is 1/4" wall thickness, 1/8" would be fine, maybe even less). Also, taking a nice even cut across the length first and then polishing with 320 grit paper will make a nice semi-polished-not-quite-brushed finish (I'd do this before the plunge-cutting of the grooves).

Wanna get really technical, use a four jaw chuck and off center the part. Bore a 7/8" hole down it. Now, chuck it off center the other way and bore a second 7/8" hole. Follow above procedure for increasing surface area. Cut threads on the last 1.5 inches, and make a hollow endcap to fit (with really shallow grooves to maintain the look). Now you've got a dual pass rad-tube (tuberator? nah, that sounds like a potato fridge). I've been wanting to build a set of these for over a year, but since I haven't started yet, I might as well share the idea. If you use it, lemme know how it works (I may decide to forget I ever had that idea if you don't have any luck!)

For the stuff you attached pics of, try a local hvac repair center. They may have leftovers in the scrap bin, or be willing to sell you a short section.

Nearest machining lathe I personally know of existing and and shop owner who would do it, is about 2,700 miles away.

http://www.gearainey.com/ServiceParts/Fin-Extruded.aspx
http://www.mcelroymfg.com/fintube/extruded.html

After much searching emailing, it's just gonna be to expensive to go that route... but I have a backup plan.

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I just posted a thread about them but have you taken a look at these?

http://www.vortec.com/cold_air_tubes.php