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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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when my tax return comes in im ordering some pacesetter headers and the tsp catted y from texas-speed.com.

i was wondering if it would be better to weld up the exhaust or are you guys using the clamps? we have a lift and a welder and ill be doing all the work myself, just wondering which rout is better.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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I used the clamps I guess its up to.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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clamps easier to deal with if u want to change the exhaust setup
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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yeah im going to go with the clamps mainly because it will be easier, which clamps did you guys buy? was it the slp clamp clip
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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i just bought my clamps from the muffler shop here in town
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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I have some 3" stainless steel band clamps and they work pretty well.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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The clamps that come with PS are junk, get a nice set or weld the bad boy up.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Band clamps are the way to go.
The u-bolt clamps are a bitch to get off later, if you want to change your exhaust setup.
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yeah the u clamps pinch the piping together which sucks but the band clamps didnt seal tight enough.

i would just weld it and end the leak battle but when i remove my trans for the clutch it will be way easier when the exhaust is out of the way.
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yeah im going to go with the clamps mainly because it will be easier, which clamps did you guys buy? was it the slp clamp clip
Clamps should come with the exhaust system mine did.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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ah okay, i wasnt for sure if they actually did, i remember it saying something about clamps, but i wasnt sure how many it came with and if they were good enough
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You could weld exhaust flanges on. Perfect seal AND removable.
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