Originally Posted by moparx
as i have never used band clamps of any type, what has been your experience with using both the "butt" style [two pipes of the same size] and the "overlap" style [where the one pipe is inserted into the mating pipe] ?
sorry for semi-hijacking this post. spank
beer

I have used band clamps for years of the overlap style, first on my semi trucks, and then on my cars. They work very well.
My choice here on v clamps was I was looking for a more precise repeatable solid connection, since my exhaust is near the fuel cell.
My problems in the previous comment I expect to only be an issue while fabbing, and after being welded, I will be able disassemble and re install a lot easier.
We'll see. rolleyes


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