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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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expand exhaust pipe?

I don't know what tool I need. But I need to expand the exhaust pipe 1/4 of an inch. Which tool does this? and where can I get it?

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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Your whole pipe or just your tailpipe? And why?
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:17 AM
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You can pick up a "tail pipe expander" at harbor freight.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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I used one of those tail pipe expanders from harbor freight to re-do my tailpipes. It worked pretty good for me, you can definately get the 1/4 with them.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Shazad,
If you didn't know there is a Harbor Freight store in Gaithersburg in a stripmall behind Lakeforest Mall. Plus I have a machine shop at work in Gaithersburg that might be able to help out also if you need it. Let me know
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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thanks man. I ended up going to advanced auto. They had the tool and it worked great.

I know about harbor freight. I just hate that they dont take credit cards. So I always have to go to the store find out how much the item is. Then hit the atm then go back and purchase it.
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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My local HF store takes cards, or you can order on-line. I use a set of tailpipe expanders I got from JC Whitney many years ago. They work fairly well, best on steel tube, a bit harder to stretch s/s tubing. They are also handy for cleaning up tube that has been deformed a little due to clamps or whatever. I usually use mine with a impact gun and then reposition tool a partial turn and re-stretch the tube to get a nice round finished product.
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