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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Ok, so I'm old school and making the switch to new technogy with the LSx engines. Was going to post this in coversions but I thought I might get a better answer here. I just got my new Pacesetters today and was wondering why don't they use the 3 hole collector flange anymore to bolt the exhaust to like they did back in the 70's and 80's. How well does this new system seal? Sorry if it's a lame question but I come here to learn
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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I'm not from the 70s or 80s but a good set of torctite lap joint band clamps and some foil and your good to go.
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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What about the V-band clamps. They are very pricey, but are they worth it. I guess everyone got tired of replacing collector flange gaskets?
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Ok, so I'm old school and making the switch to new technogy with the LSx engines. Was going to post this in coversions but I thought I might get a better answer here. I just got my new Pacesetters today and was wondering why don't they use the 3 hole collector flange anymore to bolt the exhaust to like they did back in the 70's and 80's. How well does this new system seal? Sorry if it's a lame question but I come here to learn
I don't know why they switched....do what 2_wacko said..thats what I used and its fine. [I'm older also]
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Where can you buy those clamps at? Do the come with the new headers?
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Originally Posted by Jrp1978
Where can you buy those clamps at? Do the come with the new headers?
The V-Band Clapms or the Lap Joint Torctie clamps?
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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What Ever You Think I Needed For A Set Of Pacesetters And There Why Pipe
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Here is the part# for the LapJoint Torctite Band Clamps WLK-33222 thats for a 3 inch.
I'll send you a pm where I bought them.
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