fixing collector exhaust leak
07-28-2008, 09:05 PM
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Gentlemen.. I have had the v-band clamps and they could not hold due to the torque. I spoke to my local guy and he installed the ball and clamp application and not a leak since. Yes, some/more may be different, but I'd like to share my experience and save you the frustration.
07-28-2008, 09:08 PM
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Gentlemen.. I have had the v-band clamps and they could not hold due to the torque. I spoke to my local guy and he installed the ball and clamp application and not a leak since. Yes, some/more may be different, but I'd like to share my experience and save you the frustration.
07-28-2008, 10:27 PM
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i have the flowmaster ball and socket ones with some rtv for insurance and haven't had a problem since they were put on more then a year ago, i tried the ones that came with it, didn't work, tried stronger/ wider clamps, didn't work. tried the 3 bolt ones, didn't work. but these are good, they are similar to high pressure fittings on drilling rig mud systems
like these, mine are 3in to 3in
ball and flange
like these, mine are 3in to 3in
ball and flange
07-28-2008, 10:38 PM
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what kind of torque are you making for them to not hold? are you speaking of your motor torquing to one side when it revs up? maybe you rmotor mounts need some attention or your pipes need new mounting spots, i dont know of anyone who had an issue with them.
07-31-2008, 04:43 PM
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I haven't used any V-band clamps on the exhaust yet, but I can vouch for the ball and socket clamps. I used them on an old project and they worked great. They give the pipes some flexibility to get situated. They never leaked made installation and removal easy.
01-01-2017, 09:44 AM
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New product pending production
I got flanges welded onto my pacesetters awhile ago, and they used shitty gaskets that leaked, so i took em out and put in the thicker alluminum ones. Now I cant get them to seal right and they leak bad. BlackGMC suggested knife edging them and some other stuff. I still dont get exactly what I need to do to them, but is there anything I can put on them to help it seal, like some high heat RTV or anything like that? How can I make these leaks going away, its killing me when I have my cutout closed.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c1JYhsl0Pq4
No leak flange bracket. I can't wait till its in the market.
