Would sawing off 1 1/4" taper improve circulation?

Perhaps I should add or restate - do they sell fittings/connectors that stat at 1 1/2"? The barbed pump to filter connectors do not seem to be appropriate when I tried to connect to a hose other than the thick rubber line those are made for.
 
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