I've always use traditional 3 & 2 bolt flanges in the past with exhausts, but not I'm looking for something that is easy & quick to remove.

Has anybody ever used the old exhaust clamp bands?
Do these bad boys leak tend to leak & can they be re used?

How about V-bands, do they leak? So far the cheapest I've found V band clamps + 2 flanges is about $50 shipped... Does anybody know where I can get it cheaper?


I need some feedback guys!

 

the type you have pictured work perfectly fine as long as you have good slip fit piping.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gritsak &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the type you have pictured work perfectly fine as long as you have good slip fit piping.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm using those for my 3" dp to 3" exhaust butt-butt non slip fit and it hasnt leaked at all. The pipes must fit perfect though.

 

The picture on the left shows a pipe has a but joint sealed by the clamp where as the picture on the right shows a band clamp that would be used with a slip fit system.

Im looking to use it as pictured on the left. I can do it like this right?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97Alex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The picture on the left shows a pipe has a but joint sealed by the clamp where as the picture on the right shows a band clamp that would be used with a slip fit system.

Im looking to use it as pictured on the left. I can do it like this right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i think the design works best with slip fit piping, but it should be ok with butt joint pipes as long as the two pipes fit together really well.

 

You ain't a baller unless you have wiggins....... you know the purple ones

 

i've used the bands before for a temporary fix,and i've never had them not leak.i just don't see them as being intended for permanent use.
look on Ebay for V-band clamps.i've bought several from SSAC.i know they have a horrible reputation,and i wouldn't touch any of their other products,but their V-band flanges have held up for two years on my daily driver,and i've used them on several other cars with no problems.no leaks at all.last time i bought them,around $20-$25 a set i think.
Chris

 

I have a few on my 3" exhaust. They work great for an extremely low price.

 

Thanks guys, I'm not gonna use the band clamps anymore.

SSAC sells their 3" V band kits for $40 + shipping which isnt better than the $40-$50 price tag thats on ebay.

I'm gonna look into Napa autoparts because I've noticed they sell them in their catalogs

 

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SSAC sells their 3" V band kits for $40 + shipping which isnt better than the $40-$50 price tag thats on ebay.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Probably thinking how could they screw up a v-band, lol just be careful thats all I'm going to say.

 

http://www.atpturbo.com/Mercha...e=CLA


ATP turbo sells their kits for $40 all day.
Theyre shop is the middle of my daily commute, so im just gonna pick up 1 or 2 kits from them.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97Alex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks guys, I'm not gonna use the band clamps anymore.

SSAC sells their 3" V band kits for $40 + shipping which isnt better than the $40-$50 price tag thats on ebay.

I'm gonna look into Napa autoparts because I've noticed they sell them in their catalogs</TD></TR></TABLE>
wow.sorry,i didn't realize they were that expensive now.
Chris