z28_n_tx

iTrader: (7)

i have pacesseters lts and right where the collector meets the ory i have had a leak that i cant stop. i have had to diff. set of band clamps with no luck thinking about maybe having it welded shut.

thunderstruck

iTrader: (15)

i would try something like this before i welded the y pipe to the headers

http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/28988310.jpg

Grimes

iTrader: (3)

Try the flanges, or try the aluminum foil trick (wrap al foil a couple times around then use the band clamps). You'll be really sorry later if you have to remove your exhaust, and it is all welded up!

z28_n_tx

iTrader: (7)

would it be a good idea to maybe use rtv highttemp. sylicone??? along withthe aluminum foil??

massls1guy

iTrader: (9)

Search isn't working for me. Not too long ago someone posted about these:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...dtc-60-912300s

Basically you weld the supplied flanges to your collector and Y pipe and then that V clamp mates the collector and Y perfectly.

Intercooler2

iTrader: (24)

I'm using those Dynatech clamps in my exhaust from the headers to the Y and at the back. What I found is metal to metal will not give 100% seal. But Mr.Gasket makes graphite sheets with metal mesh in it that you can cut circle gaskets out of. I put those in my clamps and it is 100% tight.

Muerte_X

iTrader: (1)

I have mine welded because I bought a used set that was previously welded and didn't have all the clamps. It's not a big deal, unless you're removing your exhaust constantly. It's easy enough to cut and weld again if you have to remove it.

Zzzzz

iTrader: (2)

Try these out:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

JBIRD02

iTrader: (4)

I agree. I welded my td's to the headers after trying lots of different clamps that eventually leaked. I didn't really want to do it, but in reality the only time you would need to remove your exhaust is if you need to pull the trans or cyl heads. Like was mentioned above, just make a clean cut and weld again.

Intercooler2

iTrader: (24)

Band clamps suck! Just buy the gasket material and cut. That way you can take stuff apart if need be. In my case I may have to swap a catted Y in later so just pull it down and throw the other up in place.

bene

iTrader: (16)

V band clamps.

jmm98LS1

iTrader: (28)

Lap joint band clamps + red RTV = zero leaks.

2QUIK4U

iTrader: (7)

I had the same problem on mine and had them welded. No problems now.

Havok956

iTrader: (3)

I had mine welded together. No problems here

Intercooler2

iTrader: (24)

Hate to see you weld them. Here is the material to make nice gaskets that will not leak. I should just punch them out and sell them here for all V-Band users.


http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

KurtRardin

iTrader: (11)

I've got V band clamps on mine. Freakin awesome. And, the best part is that its just one 1/2 bolt to drop it from each side. Pics in sig

shaun

i have the lap joint band clamps and they still leak! im thinking about useing a strip of header wrap over the joints then puting the band clamps over it.
would that work?

SIC LSX

iTrader: (10)

i have band clamps that it hit hard with a air impact and no leaks for me! If you just do it with you hands its not good enough.

Viper

iTrader: (6)

I had mine welded after years of RTV, foil, graphite and clamps from summit, stainless works and NAPA. No leaks now!

Z28/2002

iTrader: (27)

I welded mine as well when I had a Y-pipe setup.