Exhaust systems, weld or clamp??

[themoose]

How do you prefer to seal up your exaust system, welding or clamps?

When I do my own work I always clamp but when I go to a shop they always weld everything.

I haven't had much luck with the welding, I don't know if it makes it too solid & the joints viabrate apart or what the deal is but I have problems with it.

I feel if your system is built correctly, all the joints are tight & you use good clamps that clamping is the better way to go.

 

[russs]

Mine was all welded by Rip Rook - the man in these parts for performance exhaust. As for welding it myself? I'd clamp it, but I'd rather have it welded...

 

[NAIL BENDER]

I have Rips exhaust also, but we, welded it at Big K's.

 

[MUDDY]

used to weld em all till it was time to install a pdr40 on 1 rig and had 2 cut dwnpipe off. strted clamping aftr that as far as the dwnpipe be concerned. rest of joints welded

 

[ofcourse]

I agree with Muddy(for the same reason). Clamp the downpipe and weld from there back.

TC

 

[Whit]

I run a couple 5" stacks on my ride and the whole system is put together with 4" wide band clamps, I am very impressed the how well they seal and hold together! It sure makes it simple to put it together and the best part is you can take it appart just as easy! If you are gonna clamp it go with the band clamps.

Cheers, Kevin

 

[Rip Rook]

Band clamp the downpipe & weld the rest

 

[Fishin2Deep4U]

Band clamp the downpipe & weld the rest

Talk about from the horses mouth...

Dave

 

[Tex56]

I would agree, Clamp the down pipe and then weld