Tailpipe Expander?

[carguyy]

Does anyone have any experience with this tailpipe expander? Does it work? I'm thinking of getting it, but I'm not sure about it.

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/kd-exhaust-tailpipe-expander-1-716-2-pipe-p-13643.aspx

 

[rumblefish360]

I grabed one from Lesile at a local store. It has a 3/4 hex head you twist to expand. The tool is fine for getting two exact size pipes to fit over each other. Sometimes, like when you buy a pipe to fit a gap with a new muffler, the connector pipe is the same exact size, this tool is worth it. Though, mine, again, has a 3/4 hex head. It requires a good muscle day or air gun with a high torque rating.

 

[72dustyer]

Yeah you need an air gun. Cant anneal the metal either to make your swage...it melts the rubber o rings that hold the tool together

 

[dgc333]

They don't work well on heavy gauge pipe either (16 or larger gauge) even with an impact gun.