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Old May 20, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Will a stainless steel band clamp seal TIGHTER than a regular C clamp??
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ive always felt that band clamps work much,much better than a c-clamp
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Old May 20, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Plus, you will be able to seperate the pipes later on with the band clamp.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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The standard C muffler clamp will seal better than the band clamp. I was forced to go that route because I couldn't get a seal with the band clamp.
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jegs sells pre formed clamps that work great for slip fit...id definitly recommend them over regular style band clamps
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just got some from jc whitney...
had to replace one of mine.....
they do stretch over repeated taking on and off.....so just get a backup on or two so you have them(unless its never coming off)
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Originally Posted by Camaro SS 2002
Will a stainless steel band clamp seal TIGHTER than a regular C clamp??
This one time at band clamp.... sorry dude I couldn't resist
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