Down pipe diameter near catalytic converter

Good evening.

I would replace the entire pipe. It would be much easier.

I attached a picture of one for you. It bolts on both sides. This would be a much cleaner and better replacement.

As far as your measurement, the 2.5 is the outside diameter. The inside diameter is 2.25

Roy

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the post catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).

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3. Remove the catalytic converter pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
4. Carefully separate the converter pipe from the exhaust manifold.
5. Lower the converter pipe to rest on the rear crossmember of the front suspension frame.

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6. Remove the catalytic converter pipe-to-exhaust extension pipe nuts.
7. Position the converter pipe forward and support the pipe.
8. Move the extension pipe rearward and down in order to separate the pipes.
9. Remove the catalytic converter pipe assembly from the vehicle.
10. If the exhaust gaskets have remained on the vehicle, remove the gaskets from the exhaust manifold and from the exhaust extension pipe, and discard the gaskets.
11. Clean the flange surfaces of any remaining gasket material.