Best way to remove a section of exhaust?

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

What is the best way to cut out a section of the exhaust without removing the entire exhaust system? I am going to cut my catalytic converter off and replace it with some regular exhaust tubing, without taking the rest of the exhaust off. I just don't know how I should cut it off.

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[fbi90909 5,000+ posts]

plasma cutter

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

sawzall if you dont have anything else

 

[Cabin_Pressure 10+ year member]

Sawzall

 

[Zakerid 10+ year member]

reciprocating saw

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

plasma cutter

Do you think I could use a regular welder and turn it up high and cut through it that way?

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

can you say $2500 fine....are you willing to accept that?

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

reciprocating saw

Sawzall

Dont have one. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[Safe-N-Sound215 10+ year member]

Sawzall or, if you dont want to go that route, most auto parts stores have an exhaust cutter as a loaner tool.

Like this one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M93OUM?ie=UTF8&redirect=true

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

can you say $2500 fine....are you willing to accept that?

Yes sir.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

Do you think I could use a regular welder and turn it up high and cut through it that way?

are you serious? yes it will work, but good luck cleaning the pipie up for a nice clean re-weld

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

Yes sir.

for what......what exactly are you trying to do here?

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

air hammer worked on my friends.

 

[oldschoolboomer 10+ year member]

high pressure water jet

 

[Cabin_Pressure 10+ year member]

Dont have one. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Buy one from Lowe's, use it and take it back?