is it possible to weld a 2.25 pipe to a 2.5 pipe w/o a reducer?

Question

and still have structural integrity?

oops, i meant inches

Answer 1

your only talking about an eighth inch gap...any decent welder can fill that as he/her is running a normal bead. So yeah it's not only possible...but not even a problem

Answer 2

2.25 to2.5
Measure the OD of each pipe Lets say 2.25=2 9/16 and 2.5= 2 7/8 then the radius for 2.25 pipe would be 8 1/16 and 2.5 pipe would be 9 1/16
measure back from cut end 3.75" and mark with wrap around, which equals 1 1/2 times diameter of larger pipe
lay out pipe in 8Th's
since the OD of the smaller pipe is 1" difference and there is 8 sections you will need to cut 1/16th of an inch away from the line on the outer edge to a point on the line at 3 3/4 line Bevel each edge then lightly tap inward until your new OD is equal to 2.25 pipe. tack out then weld seams Thus giving you a built in concentic reducer.These measurements are approx. sence I do not know if your measurements are ID or OD. Do this and keep the integrity of pipe beat it loose it

Answer 3

structural integrity? depends on how much you need and how thick the pipe/weld is. if this is for an exhaust, then no, you should not have a problem doing this, as the guy above me said, it is an easy fix. I just caution that if you do this, you make sure everything is solid or it will break the weld.

Answer 4

2.25 To 2.5 Exhaust Adapter

Answer 5

yes if u got weldable material like steel and the weld will be stronger than the pipe

Answer 6

yes, bend the end of the larger pipe down to the smaller one with a ball peen hammer then wled the gap.

Answer 7

I can do it on a mig (gmaw) wire feeder anytime.

Answer 8

If you cant weld that, give up welding its not your thing!!!!!!!

Answer 9

yes it is