Exhaust Clamps

[SeattleSy#1255]

Some many know, but the PTE kits could use another clamp. I need one for my downpipe to cat. connection.

1.....Which do you recommend or another if you have an idea?
2.....I was told that I need a 2.5 incher and that the 3 incher will be to big (with 3 inch PTE downpipe and cat.) True or False?

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[nallj92]

Re: Exhaust Clamps

i use the #1 for the upper to lower DP 3 inch clamp

 

[Tooky]

Re: Exhaust Clamps

Shit, it's not just that the PTE kit could use another clamp, it's that the clamps they include are a slap to the face!! Case in point - my PTE kit came with two 3" clamps like your #2. Problem? They did not fit over the 3" pipe!! Duuuhhhh!! So my kit came with 2 useless clamps, when the pipe actually requires 3 correct clamps to do the job! :banghead: :steamer: :screwy:

I went on Summit and ordered some 3" T Bolt clamps listed to handle 3" pipe and those did not fit either!!! Ultimately I gave up and went to AutoZone and bought 3" U-Bolt clamps, I was just really gentle on tightening them down, just tight enough to hold solid but not enough to crimp the valuable stainless steel downpipe. I think I had to retighten them only once (better too loose, than too tight in this case, IMO).

PS: I also used the #1 "Walker exhaust clamp" for the upper DP fitment, but the big flange on the side, hits my shock tower. Anyone else run into that and have a solution? I could not relocate the clamp in any other useable manner without an interference.

 

[MRKING]

Re: Exhaust Clamps

My RPM turbo kit came with #2 pic . All 3 inch and fit perfectly .

 

[SeattleSy#1255]

Re: Exhaust Clamps

I have got different answers...do I need a 2.5incher or a 3 incher if I go with the #1???

 

[Tooky]

Re: Exhaust Clamps

WLK-33278 is what I used, from Summit Racing $8.50. I don't see how a 2.5" clamp would be suitable for use on 3" pipe???

 

[SeattleSy#1255]

Re: Exhaust Clamps

WLK-33278 is what I used, from Summit Racing $8.50. I don't see how a 2.5" clamp would be suitable for use on 3" pipe???

Well, that is what I thought, but I have heard a few different things...but if you have the one listed and it works, then i'll go with that.

thanks

 

[vortecfiero]

Re: Exhaust Clamps

is the second clamp meant to be an exhaust clamp ?
I've only seen the t bolt clamps used on intercooler and intake pipes

craig

 

[SeattleSy#1255]

Re: Exhaust Clamps

is the second clamp meant to be an exhaust clamp ?
I've only seen the t bolt clamps used on intercooler and intake pipes

craig

The PTE downpipe comes with t-bolt clamps. Like a few have said, something better could be used, but I haven't had any problems with mine. The problem is that the kit is short one clamp.