Shortening my tailpipe

[xpeterpx]

Hi

Hope someone can advise me.

I have a standard fit exhaust and the back box was recently changed.

It looks sort of 'odd' to have the tailpipe sticking out slightly and I would really like to cut this end back into  a slash cut to contour the way the bumper is.

Will I notice any difference in sound by doing this or cause any real harm to the way the exhaust operates as a whole?

Just curious

Pete

[stef123]

Nope, won't make any difference. 

[xpeterpx]

thank you

[dezwez]

did mine no problems 

[xpeterpx]

Original tailpipe?

Dont suppose you could get a picture up?

 

[xpeterpx]

Sorry to drag up an old thread but if I say wanted to keep the existing backbox but weld on a bigger bore tailpipe(purely for cosmetic reasons) can it be done with no negative effect?

I guess i'd be welding a mild steel tailpipe onto a mild steel backbox

[stef123]

There would be absolutely no issue with that, providing the condition of the back box is good.

The new tailpipe may be made of stainless steel, again not a problem to weld onto mild steel with the correct welding wire and equipment. 

[xpeterpx]

Thank you.

Just curious but is my plan likey to end up with a louder note due to the larger pipe boreas its something I really wouldnt want!

thanks

[stef123]

No, just changing the tailpipe won't have any affect, you would need to alter the rest of the system/silencers to increase noise. 

[xpeterpx]

Thanks Stef