magius231

iTrader: (8)

ok I've never used a band clamp before, so I'm not sure if this is the right way to do this...

The headers I am using are 3" collectors, the Y-pipe is 3" as well, and theres no overlap section its all butted together. Will a band clamp seal this? Is there any way to seal this other than welding, since I want to be able to remove it when necessary?

Thanks in advance, just trying to get ready for this weekends header install...

TUFAS4U

iTrader: (5)

which headers and y-pipe? if its slip fit the y should be flared out to slip over the collectors, the band clamp actually pinches the two together for a tight seal and you wont damage the pipes for easy removal.

ApacheDrill

iTrader: (21)

Well "one time at band clamp"...

Sorry wrong thread read that wrong....

magius231

iTrader: (8)

hooker headers and Y-pipe, but its NOT flared as its a used setup that was welded then cut. I was hoping there was some way to connect them without welding...

TUFAS4U

iTrader: (5)

sounds fubar

magius231

iTrader: (8)

I may just weld an extension on the Y-pipe that will go over the collector, then band clamp that down...that might work if I can find the extension that will fit...

WhiteRhino

iTrader: (6)

You could always put reducer flanges on the headers and y-pipe.Something like this.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...1&autoview=sku

ashade98

iTrader: (16)

Summit sells band clamps without the lap joint for slip fit. They are called butt joint. If you can get the headers and Y to meet all the way up, maybe a butt joint band clamp will hold 'em?

Redneck Z

iTrader: (3)

Haha....you said butt joint!

Ping King

iTrader: (20)

i would pull the y pipe...have a 3 inch od-od adapter welded on...then band clamp that.


Or just say f it and do some v band clamps

Juiced2000SS

iTrader: (1)

Maybe a muffler shop could expand the Y for you a bit to slip over the collector. Or if you can just spring for a new Y. Just so you get the best possible seal, and you can easily remove if ness.