Stainless Steel "Tube connector Stack-Breaker"
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Stainless Steel "Tube connector Stack-Breaker"
Looking for peoples opinions on these that have used them or are using them on your exhaust.
Thanks,
Chris
This "tube connector stack-breaker" makes it very easy to separate two 3" pipes. Used on agricultural equipment when you need to remove a stack to get a piece of equipment inside a shed, and in racing when you need a quick take-down method. Carbon steel for easy welding to standard exhaust pipe. This assembly consists of two special mating flanges and a quick-disconnect V-band clamp.
Thanks,
Chris
This "tube connector stack-breaker" makes it very easy to separate two 3" pipes. Used on agricultural equipment when you need to remove a stack to get a piece of equipment inside a shed, and in racing when you need a quick take-down method. Carbon steel for easy welding to standard exhaust pipe. This assembly consists of two special mating flanges and a quick-disconnect V-band clamp.
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
how much is it? if its the thin wall tubing it usally cracks where the lip is.. ill post pics of the thick v band assy's so you cab see what im talkin about chris
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Looks flimsy to me..... I like these - same concept, just beefier.
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=ATP-FLS2
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=ATP-FLS2
Thanks,
Chris
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Yeah, how much are those things?
Summit Racing sells better looking ones.
Be warned...all of the guys who have them on their cars complain the v-band always leaks.
-Ted
Summit Racing sells better looking ones.
Be warned...all of the guys who have them on their cars complain the v-band always leaks.
-Ted
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I would not recommend the ATP V-bands. I found the fit on standard tubing to be very loose so I had to fill a lot of void in with the welds. Also, they are mild steel. For the cost I would expect stainless.
The Vibrant V-band assemblies seem to be better and have an inner lip which helps prevent leaks:
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...8e970022188745
The Vibrant V-band assemblies seem to be better and have an inner lip which helps prevent leaks:
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...8e970022188745
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I would not recommend the ATP V-bands. I found the fit on standard tubing to be very loose so I had to fill a lot of void in with the welds. Also, they are mild steel. For the cost I would expect stainless.
The Vibrant V-band assemblies seem to be better and have an inner lip which helps prevent leaks:
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...8e970022188745
The Vibrant V-band assemblies seem to be better and have an inner lip which helps prevent leaks:
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...8e970022188745
I take it you are runing these ones Aaron? Are you very happy with them? I can see the difference in those compared to others. Not Cheap either!
CHris
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I'm using 2 3"er's on my setup. They fit nice and the clamps are sturdy enough. I used them at the bottom of my DP and right before my cat back so I'm not really worried about EGT's. I did use different nuts on the bolts.
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Aaron, those vibrant ones look nice!!
I didn't have any trouble fitting the ATP ones my piping though, they slipped right over and I just ran a bead around them. To be fair though, the bends I was using in that case were also bought from ATP.
Mine don't leak (yet, crossing fingers lol) either and that down pipe had been on and off a couple times during the end of the season.
I didn't have any trouble fitting the ATP ones my piping though, they slipped right over and I just ran a bead around them. To be fair though, the bends I was using in that case were also bought from ATP.
Mine don't leak (yet, crossing fingers lol) either and that down pipe had been on and off a couple times during the end of the season.
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They are great as long as you take the band off the right way. I've seen guys rip them off with pliers, all you need to do is pry the lip a bit with a screwdriver and they pop right off. They seal awesome if you get good ones.
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I have all v-bands on my exhaust, and it's a GREAT setup. The part pictured here looks a little flimsy to me.
FWIW I make "permatex gaskets" by running a small bead of exhaust sealer on one side of the v-band connection before I bolt them up. Stops any slight leaking and doesn't make a mess.
FWIW I make "permatex gaskets" by running a small bead of exhaust sealer on one side of the v-band connection before I bolt them up. Stops any slight leaking and doesn't make a mess.
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There's nothing really wrong with the standard v-band setup that ATP sells, but they could be better. When welding, pay close attention to heat and check for warping. Clamp the assembly tightly closed during welding. If they are a little warped, you can flatten them with some sandpaper on a small plate of glass.
V-bands are the way to go in my opinion. Flanges need replacement gaskets and a bunch of bolts. I can drop my entire V-band exhaust system in 5 minutes.
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Good point.
V-bands were designed for quick removal for those who do this often.
I've seen instances where they seize and basically need to be cut off.
They were not meant to sit under your car for long periods of time (i.e. years) without ocassional removal.
Maybe you can slather some high temp grease or anti-seize for this?
I'd prefer some 1/2" thick flanges for street use myself.
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V-bands were designed for quick removal for those who do this often.
I've seen instances where they seize and basically need to be cut off.
They were not meant to sit under your car for long periods of time (i.e. years) without ocassional removal.
Maybe you can slather some high temp grease or anti-seize for this?
I'd prefer some 1/2" thick flanges for street use myself.
-Ted