should i weld the exhaust or use clamps???
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should i weld the exhaust or use clamps???
just bought a 4" rip system and am wondering if i should just mig weld everything after everything is fit checked and adjusted??any input?
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if you have access to a mig with .030 or smaller wire you can ensure a sealed system, if you are a bit sketchy on your welding leave it alone, there is not much steel to suck the heat out of your weld. In my opinion a welded system is the best as there is no way for corrosion in the joints as they are sealed, flip side clamps work good most of the time and let you take the system out, but how many times have you pulled your whole exhaust system out?
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Band clamps work great.....and I've had to remove various parts at different times. Dropping the front half made it easier to get the trans out.....
Never had a leak with the band clamps and it makes the exhaust a snap to take apart and put back together.
Never had a leak with the band clamps and it makes the exhaust a snap to take apart and put back together.
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Originally posted by oscaroc
You can also just put a tack on each seam with the clamps in place and it will make your whole system more rigid
You can also just put a tack on each seam with the clamps in place and it will make your whole system more rigid
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I agree with Cowhand
Originally posted by Cowhand
Band clamps work great.....and I've had to remove various parts at different times. Dropping the front half made it easier to get the trans out.....
Never had a leak with the band clamps and it makes the exhaust a snap to take apart and put back together.
Band clamps work great.....and I've had to remove various parts at different times. Dropping the front half made it easier to get the trans out.....
Never had a leak with the band clamps and it makes the exhaust a snap to take apart and put back together.
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Re: I agree with Cowhand
Originally posted by Huff nPuff
The stainless steel band clamps work well, if for any reason you need to move or adjust pipes you can.works better than welding or muffler clamps.
The stainless steel band clamps work well, if for any reason you need to move or adjust pipes you can.works better than welding or muffler clamps.
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