How to Install Stainless Steel Exhaust Tubing

Once you have decided to replace the exhaust pipe on your automobile or truck or motorcycle, what are you going to replace them with? Ideally it will be stainless steel exhaust tubing. Stainless steel will add a great new look to your vehicle and it will actually perform better as well. Here is how to install only the tubing, assuming you have already mounted the muffler.

Items you will need:

• Adjustable wrench


• Measuring tape


• Pipe clamps


• Stainless steel exhaust tubing
  
  
  1. Take the measurement of the distance between the catalytic converter outlet and the muffler inlet. When taking this measurement you have to add 5 inches to make allowances for the fitting of the slip joints to attach them to both.
  
  
  2. Cut a piece of straight tubing to this length for installation between these two parts of the exhaust system,
  
  
  3. Place the straight tubing between the two and install now. It could take more than one straight piece and if so you will need a sleeve to hold them together. Reattach the clamps you had or replace with new ones.
  
  
  4. Run the pipe back to the rear of the vehicle and make certain all is lined up and secure it down with clamps as needed.
  
  
  5. Make sure the whole system is secured and lined up well. One last check that all clamps thoroughly tightened.
  
  
  6. Start the engine and check for leaks and any other problems and should adjustments be necessary do so at this time.
  
  

Now you will have a great looking new exhaust system that will improve your vehicles performance and increase the life of the system as well.