Exhaust Pipe & Tubing for High Performance Vehicles

Learning how to fix an exhaust pipe without welding requires some careful planning. If the exhaust pipe has a very small hole in it and is on a straight section, an exhaust band clamp may fit over the hole to be tightened in place. If the hole is larger, the pipe needs to be cut back until the hole is removed from the pipe. To fill the gap, a new pipe section needs to be installed. First, measure the outside diameter of the pipe. Then, find a straight section that has the same inside dimension as the outside dimension you measured. You can then slide the new pipe over the missing section and center it evenly over the gap. Finally, clamp both sides of the new exhaust pipe in place. If it is curved, you will have to replace the pipe with an identical curve angle but with the same ID as the pipe's OD. Clamp both ends of the new pipe in place with either a band clamp or u-clamp.

To bend an exhaust pipe, a pipe bender tool kit is required. This type of JEGS exhaust tool uses hydraulic pressure to push the pipe against a curved die adapter to form it into a bend up to 90 degrees. Pressure is applied to the pipe through a hydraulic setup similar to a jack with a handle. You then pump the lever and apply pressure until the desired bend is achieved.

Need to know how to measure exhaust pipe? There are two ways you can measure exhaust tubing and pipe diameter. One is ID (inside diameter) and the other is OD (outside diameter). To measure ID, the measuring device is placed from one side of the inside of the pipe end to the opposite side, which is also inside the pipe. When measuring OD, the measurement will begin on the outside of the end of the pipe from one side to the other side, ending on the outside opposite of where the measurement began. It is important to understand that in order to have a proper exhaust pipe or component connection, the outside diameter of the pipe needs to match the inside diameter of the other pipe or exhaust component (such as a muffler or exhaust tip) it is fitting inside of. For example, a pipe with 2.5" OD requires a pipe or muffler with 2.5" ID measurement to properly slide over it. If both ends of the two pipes or components are identical, the only way to complete the connection is either by butt-welding them together or using an exhaust band clamp strong enough to seal and keep the connection tight and straight. When connecting components with matching ID/OD connection, after the pipe is slipped inside the other pipe or component, the connection can be either clamped or welded together.

If you're wondering where to buy exhaust pipes, you've already found the answer. JEGS is the best place to purchase exhaust pipe and tubing. With many different materials, configurations, sizes and finishes available (such as straight exhaust pipes, exhaust pipe fittings and stainless steel exhaust pipe options), we can help you with your next exhaust project or repair.