anyone weld their slip fit exhaust?

[idt512]

my exhaust has separated on me twice now while driving (pretty embarrassing) and i was thinking of having it welded, Ive already tried installing clamps and it didnt work. Anything wrong with my idea? Just needed a few opinions before i go do it

it is an RNR 3" exhaust for those who are wondering, i think one of the joints was expanded a little too large causing a loose fit

 

[92awddsm]

It wouldnt hurt. Just spot weld it so it can be seperated later if need be.

 

[fr33b1rth]

heh, i don't believe in slip-fit, i weld everything. clamps leak, welds don't (if they are good)

 

[idt512]

any problems with engine flex? or is the flex section in the downpipe enough?

 

[fr33b1rth]

as long as you have a short flex tube in place, it's 100% fine. The motor only moves 1-1.5" if you have good mounts

 

[Omega]

You can weld it if you wish... I did (I have the same exhaust) Napa sells some exhaust pipe slip fit gunk that will help.

You're FWD... I bet it seperates after you get some wheelhop.

 

[9d2TSi]

I would tell you to weld it as well, unless you plan on using a test pipe. If not, weld away.

 

[boostedinaz]

If you ever have to take it off then good luck once it is welded. I have the same exhaust and I just bought 2 T bolt clamps and I dont have any leaks at all. It has never seperated and I can easily take it apart for maintenance or just becasue. If you weld it take it to a shop and have them put in some flanges for a few bucks.

 

[mavisky]

Alot of the locals with slip-fit exhausts have been getting these wide exhaust clamps from napa that are working great for them.

 

[RallyxDave]

I had mine tack welded from the cat-back after some worthless SOB stole my muffer. It hasn't come off even after years of abuse rallycrossing it.

 

[2.4 turbo Hyped]

3 inch stainless steel band clamps. It will never leak or give you problems again. Torque them to 60 ft/lbs. 18 wheeler stores sell them about 8 bucks a piece. I made a removeable test pipe with mine

 

[idt512]

dont really have any leaks, the slip fit joint just keeps twisting around by itself until it eventually separates... i guess thats when there is a leak then :laugh:

 

[New2Dsms]

Screw a screw in piping

 

[RamenPride]

use these

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[heavyD]

use these

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That's nice & pretty looking. I just used a U-bolt style one.

 

[New2Dsms]

use these

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Where can i buy that at?

 

[RamenPride]

Where can i buy that at?

I may actually have some that I'm not using. If you can wait until this weekend I'll find out for you. I got them from Jegs.

 

[yoshimitsuspeed]

Or you could get flanges and a weld them on. Then you can take it on and off and it won't come apart on you .