Alright so I got a pair of Pacesetter headers on the way with the Pacesetter ORY. I dont want to use the clamps provided so im looking at getting some band clamps from jegs. So my question is, what clamp do I use?

This-

Or this-

Quick example of the locations im talking about-



After viewing several different pics of where the y pipe meets to the header collector (#1) and where the pipe on the y pipe connects to the rest or the pipe (#2) I need to use the clamp with the step in it?

 

Your probably gunna wanna use the one in the first pic. Its think its called a stepped band clamp for slip fit connections. Thats what I'm using on the collectors of my longtubes to connect to 2.5" reducers. Mine are the Torctite clamps.

 

Yeah I believe that the stepped band clamp has to be used, I just wanted to double check before I order them

 

that is a nice y-pipe. is it aftermarket and if so, who makes it??? (pm me with answer please) if not, great job! thanx and good luck with your project, rob.

 

why not weld some flanges on it instead of those clamp things...

 

The only flange I like are V band flanges and I dont want to mess with having them taken down and welded. Plus the cost of the V bands are 3 times as much as a band clamp so thats why I wanna go that route

 

Here is a thread I started when installed my Pacesetter headers and ORY using the same clamps you have. I just got my clamps form NAPA. I used the stepped band clamp on the drivers side and the joint on the ORY. I used the flat band clamp on the passenger side because of where the O2 sensor is located. I just took a pair of tin snips and cut a section out of the band clamp to slide around the O2 sensor. Use some copper RTV in the joints and wrap with aluminum foil then clamp them. I haven't had any leaks. Good luck and take pics.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=440333

 

Nice write up. Yeah I just ordered some clamps like that. Ill be taking pics for sure.

 

the torctites are very nice clamps no leaks from mine. only problem is the nuts on them will rust but the clamp is stainless so your good there

 

I believe that the stepped band clamps are called "lap joint" clamps