General Maintenance & Repairs - Any suggestions for exhaust clamps? Mine are NOT cutting it




Onyx_Black_Z28
07-25-2012, 01:10 AM
Hey guys, looking for some suggestions on replacement exhaust clamps. I have an SLP Loudmouth 2 exhaust. Most of the clamps that came with the exhaust are the cheap universal clamps that have just one bolt that tightens on one side only. I keep finding that every 6-8 weeks, the exhaust manages to work itself loose a few inches so that it starts making contact with some part of the underside of the car - and that comes along with all kinds of "fun" noises. :(

So my question is this - do any of you have suggestions for some more effective exhaust clamps? And if so, where do you purchase them? Any feedback is appreciated.


Latch
07-25-2012, 02:13 AM
Accuseal band clamps are great.

Nathan C
07-25-2012, 02:51 PM
Can you have the clamps welded to the pipes?


Onyx_Black_Z28
07-26-2012, 01:12 AM
Accuseal band clamps are great.

Latch - question for you. I have read a little bit about them online and keep hearing amazing things... but how are those different than any standard universal clamp? That looks a lot like what I have on mine now (although I'm sure SLP didn't include band clamps that expensive in a $400 exhaust). Is it something with the materials or construction?

Latch
07-26-2012, 01:30 AM
Latch - question for you. I have read a little bit about them online and keep hearing amazing things... but how are those different than any standard universal clamp? That looks a lot like what I have on mine now (although I'm sure SLP didn't include band clamps that expensive in a $400 exhaust). Is it something with the materials or construction?

My Magnaflow catback came with them and all the pipes have stayed put and there's no leaks. I bought a no-name band clamp from NAPA for my Y-pipe and it's not quite as nice... it's flimsy and much thinner than the Accuseals.

Spartan7
07-26-2012, 01:31 PM
Lap joint clamps.