Captain InsaneO

iTrader: (38)

For slip on headers to the Y-pipe (Pacesetters). I need something that WILL NOT leak. I hate exhaust leaks!!!!!!!!!!!! I use to used the 3" bus clamps that form around the pipe, yet those leaked.. bastards.

TIA.

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jimmypop13

iTrader: (17)

i have three stainless steel band clamps like the ones in the last link the guy above me posted. They are not supposed to leak at all. They are heavy duty from ThunderRacing.com and I think you tighten them to 60 ft. lbs. I have one 3" and two 2.5", let me know if you'd be interested at all

lgobraves

iTrader: (14)

i've never had much luck with band clamps no matter how tight i get em...i think my next option will be the v-band clamps as I need to find something that doesnt leak so i can put in my wideband o2

iamsickofitall

iTrader: (18)

i bought my band clamps from NAPA. no leaks here but i did run a bead of RTV where the pipes met before tightening the clamp down

jimmypop13

iTrader: (17)

i have v-band clamps on my FLP setup and they do leak when the pipes aren't matched up perfectly, which isn't the easiest thing to do sometimes. I would think band clamps would work better than v-clamps

Time2Kill

iTrader: (49)

We use the stainless band clamps here. We put a bead of high temp RTV around the pipe before putting into the other pipe, helps to seal, and also makes removal of the two pipes much easier.

TheBlurLS1

iTrader: (8)

High temp RTV makes the pipes come apart EASIER? I would have thought the opposite, may have to give it a shot.

Time2Kill

iTrader: (49)

Thats what I said first time I heard that, now I do it everytime.

DaddySS

Find the walker HD band clamps and use high temp RTV, no leaks every time!

jam01

screw the clamps, get it welded

SiL3NtXWS6

iTrader: (17)

3 bolt flange or V-band are your best bet.

**** band clamps, they will leak. I have about 7 band clamps in my garage that just sit there because they always leak on any of my setups.

Captain InsaneO

iTrader: (38)

Where could I find those?

Time2Kill

iTrader: (49)

We carry them. What size do you need?

The HD clamps are nice as the nuts are built into the clamp so there is no need for a wrench to hold the nut while tightening.

Captain InsaneO

iTrader: (38)

I believe 4 of them in 3". I just want the best to which they will not leak, so if you wish, please either pm me a total, or you can just reply to this thread.

Thank you!

BigDaddyBry

iTrader: (15)

Torctite preformed band clamps.

orangeapeel

iTrader: (18)

Band clamps are my favorite if I don't have flanges to work with.

lomaximumta

iTrader: (5)

Band clamps FTW!

TryingT/A

iTrader: (5)

what is rtv, what does it stand for, and does pep boys carry it. Sorry for the hijack

Azrael

iTrader: (10)

Room Temperature Vulcanizing (or Vulcanization)

Silicone rubber compound used as an all around sealer with differing formulations for different uses (such as high temp etc.)

Any parts or hardware stores should have it, I think I got a couple tubes of Hight temp at Pep Boys myself...