Thread: Tail pipe cutting

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I've decided to run my exhuast "open headers" and have the tailpipe run outwards just infront of the rear tires, underneath the door, but so that the exhuast will still flow away from the cab.
Thing is I'm not sure what type of tool to use to cut the tail pipe where I need to. I was thinking a heavy duty torch, but what kind would be best to get a fast, clean cut through the pipe??

thanks weylin-

hacksaw

Lol never though I would say this: A hacksaw just might make this fun...
haha, why not a cutting torch though? Probly to dangerous huh... especially if I accidently dropped it and it shot at my fuel line <_<!!!

Get or borrow a reciprocating saw, get a metal plade for. Zips right through tailpipes.

"Sawzall" i.e. reciporcapting saw. Safe, fast, and clean.

Only take 5 mins with the hack saw and will make u appreciate good tools when u get em!! also wear thick gloves or u will catch a good case of hamburger hand not to be confused with bleedin knuckle syndrome!!

Originally posted by weylinthedirty
Lol never though I would say this: A hacksaw just might make this fun...
haha, why not a cutting torch though? Probly to dangerous huh... especially if I accidently dropped it and it shot at my fuel line <_<!!!

Because a torch cut on the end of a tailpipe looks like chit............

Any tubing cutter or plumbers pipe cutter large enough to accept the tubing will work and give a nice square end. The only problem is that it will leave a very sharp burr inside the tubing that will cut you real bad if you don't file it smooth. Go slow a little at a time. Of course a chop saw will do it quickly also.

Make it easy on yourself and use a sawzall. I did mine in 2 minutes literally. Cut's right through and clean. No need to use a torch and all that crap, just wastes time and makes it harder on yourself.

As said before, a sawzall should do it. A torch on exhaust tubeing could be disasterous. Although you may want to use one in aiding the bending process when modding the exhaust route.