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Old 04-04-2005, 05:54 PM
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Default Magnaflow leak :confused:

I installed my Magnaflow catback two weeks ago, it took me 8 hours. Took me that long because of the OEM exhaust removal. but anyways it is not loud, at least not true dual and ORY pipe loud but it sounds nice especially at WOT. but I have a leak in the overaxle pipe with the muffler. I tightened as much as I can but it still leaks. WHat should I do?
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Originally Posted by REDWS6CHICK
I installed my Magnaflow catback two weeks ago, it took me 8 hours. Took me that long because of the OEM exhaust removal. but anyways it is not loud, at least not true dual and ORY pipe loud but it sounds nice especially at WOT. but I have a leak in the overaxle pipe with the muffler. I tightened as much as I can but it still leaks. WHat should I do?
IMO, the clamps provided are garbage. I purchased NAPA stainless steel band clamps and torqued them down to the spec listed. No slippage and leaks.
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What SRM said. I installed mine Saturday. Used the band clamps on both 3" and the 2.75" joint. It is perfect.
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Originally Posted by SRM
IMO, the clamps provided are garbage. I purchased NAPA stainless steel band clamps and torqued them down to the spec listed. No slippage and leaks.

I get thses clamps at the HOme depot or? thanks
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i figure you get NAPA stainless steel band clamps at NAPA, but... when I was in there last and asked them for some, they looked at me like i was an alien...
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uhh....NAPA. its an autoparts store.

edit....hahahah....good one OldeSkool.




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