[libeachbum]

Is this the right type of clamp to use to attach 5" exhaust kit instead of using the U-bolt style ones it comes with? Looks like flexpipe in the photo, just want to be sure it will work.

Diesel Performance Systems, Inc. :: Exhaust Tips :: Stainless steel band clamp for exhaust tips

 

[Hot Stuff]

Yup! Napa carries them too!

 

[libeachbum]

Cool, thanks! I have a NAPA right down the block.

 

[Dad]

NAPA can order the flex pipe as well..

 

[libeachbum]

I guess that was kinda confusing. I don't need flexpipe, joining 5" exhaust pieces together.

 

[avid]

I talked to Silverline and they said they didn't have the best of luck with the band clamps, and went back to the u-bolt style ones. I was kinda surprised since I'd heard everyone on here liking the band clamps better.

 

[Hot Stuff]

If the 2 pieces fit together good, without a bunch of slop, than bandclamps work great. I really like them.

 

[libeachbum]

I talked to Silverline and they said they didn't have the best of luck with the band clamps, and went back to the u-bolt style ones. I was kinda surprised since I'd heard everyone on here liking the band clamps better.

Hmm, that's weird. I know the U-bolt clamps will make it damn near impossible to remove. I Just got a real good deal on a Silverline exhaust, PM me if you want any info.

 

[CUMMINSSMOKIN]

yea the U-clamps work well but just like he said makes for a real hard break down if ya ever wanna change anything.I just put a new stack in my truck and first time using the band clamps and i really liked them.just my .02

 

[terminaltsi]

i'm running bands with my system and so far, they work great. one day when i upgrade my stack, it will be really easy to swap instead of dealing wiht deformed pipes.

 

[Rockwerx]

Hmm, that's weird. I know the U-bolt clamps will make it damn near impossible to remove. I Just got a real good deal on a Silverline exhaust, PM me if you want any info.

I have been using band clamps for repair and maintaining exhaust systems on my diesels for 25+ years. I use the u-bolt clamps only for hanging the exhaust system. This system works the best as you do not distort the conections.

 

[Compcowboy]

Band clamps are by far the best way to go.

 

[KMKDIESEL]

man I got to disagree with you all, I think they are the biggest piece of crap ever made for exhaust systems, I have hade nothing but problems with them, I have them holding my stacks in place thats it. I am going to order some 7in stacks then probably the u bolts going on because they wont come off as long as I own the truck