Exhaust clamp opinions
09-02-2014, 09:55 AM
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Exhaust clamp opinions
I'm installing a new exhaust system on my car this week and just curious on the center pipe to muffler exhaust clamp position.
In this photo, is this the most common position?
Thanks
In this photo, is this the most common position?
Thanks
09-02-2014, 10:18 AM
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I can't say that I've ever seen clamps that low before. Usually the split in the pipes is closer to the muffler which hides the installed clamp.
You may want to consider having the muffler welded to the center pipe and deleting that poorly located clamp.
You may want to consider having the muffler welded to the center pipe and deleting that poorly located clamp.
09-02-2014, 04:16 PM
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Hi 454,
I often see the pipe joint at that point.
As revi mentioned there were no clamps used on the pipes at that point originally.
I too would turn the clamps to give as much clearance as possible; but welding seems like a better option.
Regards,
Alan
I often see the pipe joint at that point.
As revi mentioned there were no clamps used on the pipes at that point originally.
I too would turn the clamps to give as much clearance as possible; but welding seems like a better option.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; 09-02-2014 at 04:20 PM.
09-02-2014, 05:48 PM
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Mine had/has a set of clamps there. I switched to band clamps to clean it up somewhat.
Every little bit of clearance helps
M
Every little bit of clearance helps
M
