Exhaust Clamps
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Drifting
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Exhaust Clamps
I have a used Corsa titanium exhaust I am installing on my coupe and some of the clamps are giving me trouble. From searching, it looks like it's common for old clamps to give out on these things so I was wondering what the recommended replacement clamp would be. Should I just get some standard T-Bolt clamps or something more like a Lap/Band clamp (examples here and here)? Any recommendations on good, reliable brands? I would love to just have it welded up but I have been unable to find any titanium welders where I live. Any tips are appreciate. Thanks.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
I have a used Corsa titanium exhaust I am installing on my coupe and some of the clamps are giving me trouble. From searching, it looks like it's common for old clamps to give out on these things so I was wondering what the recommended replacement clamp would be. Should I just get some standard T-Bolt clamps or something more like a Lap/Band clamp (examples here and here)? Any recommendations on good, reliable brands? I would love to just have it welded up but I have been unable to find any titanium welders where I live. Any tips are appreciate. Thanks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Yorktown Virginia
I dont see how that would be a problem as from the factory the z06 titanium exhaust bolts up to the stainless H-pipe, also I have heard excellent reviews for torctite clamps. I actually just purchased 6 3" clamps for my headers as the supplied ones didnt tighten up enough. One huge benefit that the torctite clamps have is you only need to use one wrench to tighten them I havent had a chance to install them yet but they look pretty nice. You probably dont need anything real fancy to get yours to seal as the walls are probably much thinner and I think titanium is softer too.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Richmond VA
I used band clamps on my Corsa Indy exhaust and they worked great! You can also loosen them later if you want to adjust your exhaust or remove it later to put in a tunnel plate or drop the torque tube.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Middletown CT
I have a used Corsa titanium exhaust I am installing on my coupe and some of the clamps are giving me trouble. From searching, it looks like it's common for old clamps to give out on these things so I was wondering what the recommended replacement clamp would be. Should I just get some standard T-Bolt clamps or something more like a Lap/Band clamp (examples here and here)? Any recommendations on good, reliable brands? I would love to just have it welded up but I have been unable to find any titanium welders where I live. Any tips are appreciate. Thanks.
Also from what litttle I know about welding Titanium, it would be difficult to weld the system when it is installed. The surfaces must be CLEAN and the surface being welded needs to be backed up with Argon gas. I'm not a welder, so I'm just repeating what was told to me.
Last edited by Greg_E; Aug 10, 2011 at 08:56 PM.
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