Band clamp question
Band clamp question Just got my pacesetters today, and Im gonna order up some band clamps for the collectors and Y. Do I need to get the lap joint or do the butt joint clamps conform to the stepped up size of the slip fit??? And how many total do I need for both headers and the tsp y?? Havent even took the Y out of the box yet, not sure how many pieces it is. And just to let people know they must have quit sending the good copper gaskets with the headers cause I got the cheesy paper ones.
I got pacesetter headers and ORY from Texas Speed. They came with everything needed for the install. I think the ORY was in 2 or 3 pieces??? Not real sure. You might go through your box and check to see if the clamps are in there. I didn't need collectors either. The ORY went right on the headers. I think others will vouch too to use stock GM gaskets for the headers and don't reuse the bolts.
i asked the same thing, you want the lap style because the pacesetters are the slip fit. but supposedly the butt/flat style should kinda form to it if you tighten it well enough. i may have to try that becuase jegs charge a grip for handling (free shipping my ***). i may just get the flat ones from napa and use some folded up foil to seal a bit better
Lap joint clamps work better if you can find them. Make sure your pipe didn't come with them before you get all purchase happy though lol.
Folded foil does work, as itsok mentioned. If you've got any trucking supply companies in your area, check them out for band clamps, or you can just order some. Kooks sells them.
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Folded foil does work, as itsok mentioned. If you've got any trucking supply companies in your area, check them out for band clamps, or you can just order some. Kooks sells them.
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