View Poll Results: Putting it together
muffler clamp u-bolt
5
8.77%
2 bolt ball flange
2
3.51%
3 bolt flange
1
1.75%
band clamp
42
73.68%
weld it
7
12.28%
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09-06-2006, 10:49 AM
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First off, IMO the collector connection sucks *****. The collector is too short, the clamp is interfered with by the 02 sensor bung, so my TSP duals leak from both collectors using the band clamps. Now I have to trim some of the system, move the TSP pipe a little bit down stream to allow a tight fit. Other than that, yes all SS band clamps.
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09-06-2006, 10:23 PM
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I hate seing U bolt clamps on exhaust. Get band clamps. The ones that came with my TSP kit are like butt joint clamps, they comform well to the step in the pipes. I accidently ordered a lap joint band clamp from Summit one time but returned it and just went and got a butt joint locally. I do have some U bolt clamps but they are turned so you can barely see them, and about impossible to get a wrench on the bolts. If you do use U style, paint them cause they will rust quick.
09-07-2006, 10:37 AM
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I welded mine because the x-pipe i made was kind of off but I grinded the welds off to remove it for a tranny swap and it went back on with ease...two band clamps hold it now. If it holds well with band clamps then use them...if its hard to keep on then weld.
09-09-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Beasst8
I would never weld for the reason of needing to take it off for future maintnence. I used band clamps from TSP as well.
09-21-2006, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by fastlt1
Was it the butt joint type or the lap joint?
09-21-2006, 02:45 PM
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Ive had no luck with a leak free connection. The drivers collector has the o2 bung close, and the pipe gets squareish. The stepped bandclamp wont fit, the 3 inch straight one wont sit flush on the top due to the collector becoming oddround, Im taking it to a shop tomorrow and see what he can do.
