Clamping together exhaust pieces-ie RPI exhaust
04-29-2009, 05:55 PM
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I was wondering if someone could tell me if you can have some space between the two pipes (ie an aftermarket piece and your OEM pipe) that you are clamping together with a band clamp in order to extend the tips out slightly or adjust as you want it. For example if your pipe looked like-
((((((BAND CLAMP)))))))) with the clamp over the middle instead of completely pressed together like ((((())))))
As long as the clamp is covering the space I assume it will make a seal when tightened and thus be ok. thanks
((((((BAND CLAMP)))))))) with the clamp over the middle instead of completely pressed together like ((((())))))
As long as the clamp is covering the space I assume it will make a seal when tightened and thus be ok. thanks
04-29-2009, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Diamond' post='863525' date='Apr 29 2009, 06:55 PM
I was wondering if someone could tell me if you can have some space between the two pipes (ie an aftermarket piece and your OEM pipe) that you are clamping together with a band clamp in order to extend the tips out slightly or adjust as you want it. For example if your pipe looked like-
((((((BAND CLAMP)))))))) with the clamp over the middle instead of completely pressed together like ((((())))))
As long as the clamp is covering the space I assume it will make a seal when tightened and thus be ok. thanks
((((((BAND CLAMP)))))))) with the clamp over the middle instead of completely pressed together like ((((())))))
As long as the clamp is covering the space I assume it will make a seal when tightened and thus be ok. thanks
the closer the better, i had mine tig welded though
04-29-2009, 06:12 PM
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Does it really matter though how close? A seal has to be made by the clamp regardless of how close, whether it is a crack or an inch. If a seal is not made, a crack will leak. If a seal is made then it is sealed and should not matter what is underneat as far as space goes. Atleast that is my thoughts
04-29-2009, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Diamond' post='863548' date='Apr 29 2009, 07:12 PM
Does it really matter though how close? A seal has to be made by the clamp regardless of how close, whether it is a crack or an inch. If a seal is not made, a crack will leak. If a seal is made then it is sealed and should not matter what is underneat as far as space goes. Atleast that is my thoughts
why are you looking at it that way? whats the purpose of your question?
04-30-2009, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Diamond' post='864140' date='Apr 30 2009, 09:23 AM
so i can have the tips of the exhaust stick out more and to do that need to leave a space between the pipes or else it is not long enough to do
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='863533' date='Apr 29 2009, 09:59 PM
the closer the better, i had mine tig welded though
What is 'tig welded'?
05-17-2009, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by forced535' post='880577' date='May 17 2009, 05:05 AM
PTL - i like my GT exhaust but I think that the clamp is too thin. I was looking around for different clamps that I can replace it with and I came across this.
What is 'tig welded'?
What is 'tig welded'?
I specifically asked them NOT to weld my exhaust since I have to swap it out to register the car every year, they made a small adapter instead and it's worked great so far. Tips stick out a hair too far, but sometimes I disagree with myself.
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Originally Posted by dirksqjaw' post='881086' date='May 17 2009, 11:45 AM
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. It's a method of welding.
I specifically asked them NOT to weld my exhaust since I have to swap it out to register the car every year, they made a small adapter instead and it's worked great so far. Tips stick out a hair too far, but sometimes I disagree with myself.
I specifically asked them NOT to weld my exhaust since I have to swap it out to register the car every year, they made a small adapter instead and it's worked great so far. Tips stick out a hair too far, but sometimes I disagree with myself.
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he nailed it on tig welding
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