What tool to cut exhaust pipe?

snowice · 08-11-2017, 02:13 PM

I just bought the Dinan exhaust form x-ph.com. I'm going to try to install it myself. Did a search but nothing really came up. What tool do you guys use to cut the pipe? Thanks!

Tano · 08-11-2017, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by snowice

I just bought the Dinan exhaust form x-ph.com. I'm going to try to install it myself. Did a search but nothing really came up. What tool do you guys use to cut the pipe? Thanks!

Something like this.

snowice · 08-11-2017, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tano

Something like this.

Thanks!

supersam · 08-12-2017, 12:06 PM

You might be able to rent it for free from your local autoparts store. I know OReily has em

mike@x-ph.com · 08-15-2017, 06:49 PM

Congrats, post a sound clip once exhaust is installed

twin fed · 08-22-2017, 08:56 AM

I just used my SawsAll. Because it saws all.

Bazgab · 09-01-2017, 05:42 PM

I installed the Dinan exhaust and res delete as well. I rented one of those chain pipe cutters from a local auto parts store but it was super dull and I just ended up wasting and hour or two. I bought a new one online and it still took several hours to cut through the exhaust.

If I did it again I would rent one of those from the auto parts store to score the exhaust (after taking the whole exhaust off from after the downpipe). Then use a reciprocating saw to actually cut the pipe to get it done quickly.

As an aside, I am not 100% happy with the Dinan exhaust and res delete combo. sounds good when you get on it but there is significant drone at highway speeds. Thinking of getting a vibrant resonator welded in.

NO_USER_ · 09-01-2017, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazgab

I installed the Dinan exhaust and res delete as well. I rented one of those chain pipe cutters from a local auto parts store but it was super dull and I just ended up wasting and hour or two. I bought a new one online and it still took several hours to cut through the exhaust.

If I did it again I would rent one of those from the auto parts store to score the exhaust (after taking the whole exhaust off from after the downpipe). Then use a reciprocating saw to actually cut the pipe to get it done quickly.

As an aside, I am not 100% happy with the Dinan exhaust and res delete combo. sounds good when you get on it but there is significant drone at highway speeds. Thinking of getting a vibrant resonator welded in.

I ordered one from Amazon for $35, it worked perfectly took 20 minutes. However with the Dinan res delete my muffler sits crooked and has a slight leak...lol

Oh well, aftermarket exhaust FTW

Bazgab · 09-02-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by inline6ax

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Originally Posted by Bazgab

I installed the Dinan exhaust and res delete as well. I rented one of those chain pipe cutters from a local auto parts store but it was super dull and I just ended up wasting and hour or two. I bought a new one online and it still took several hours to cut through the exhaust.

If I did it again I would rent one of those from the auto parts store to score the exhaust (after taking the whole exhaust off from after the downpipe). Then use a reciprocating saw to actually cut the pipe to get it done quickly.

As an aside, I am not 100% happy with the Dinan exhaust and res delete combo. sounds good when you get on it but there is significant drone at highway speeds. Thinking of getting a vibrant resonator welded in.

I ordered one from Amazon for $35, it worked perfectly took 20 minutes. However with the Dinan res delete my muffler sits crooked and has a slight leak...lol

Oh well, aftermarket exhaust FTW

Wish I had gotten the same one. the one I had had a link that was too loose and one that was too tight when I was first starting out so it was really hard to get a good cut started. It wasn't until I decided to drop the exhaust that it was any easier.

NO_USER_ · 09-02-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazgab

Wish I had gotten the same one. the one I had had a link that was too loose and one that was too tight when I was first starting out so it was really hard to get a good cut started. It wasn't until I decided to drop the exhaust that it was any easier.

Ohhh I see, well atleast you got it done

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Bazgab Private First Class 132 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M2 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I installed the Dinan exhaust and res delete as well. I rented one of those chain pipe cutters from a local auto parts store but it was super dull and I just ended up wasting and hour or two. I bought a new one online and it still took several hours to cut through the exhaust. If I did it again I would rent one of those from the auto parts store to score the exhaust (after taking the whole exhaust off from after the downpipe). Then use a reciprocating saw to actually cut the pipe to get it done quickly. As an aside, I am not 100% happy with the Dinan exhaust and res delete combo. sounds good when you get on it but there is significant drone at highway speeds. Thinking of getting a vibrant resonator welded in. __________________ :::: 2017 AW M2 :::: (SOLD)
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