Do I need new gaskets for short tails?

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Probably not. Your existing ones should be good enough to reuse. How ever there's no real point to them with short tails because a small leak will not be noticeable to the huge unmuffled hole like 2ft further from the joint. gaskets (good seals) are a must when you have a point of restriction or muffling because a leak will allow for a lot of unruffled noise to escape and up front will allow for fumes to enter into the cabin area.

Originally Posted by SunnyDays

Is there any risk to an exhaust leak that far down the exhaust? IE could it cause any damage. What is the point of the gaskets so far down the exhaust before the muffler?, is it just to ensure all of the exhaust fumes go through the muffler first so it is not loud?