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Old 04-06-08, 06:44 PM
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4" or 5" VBand Clamp?

Hey my VBand Clamp is worn out so I need a new one. Now my downpipe is 4" and I have a GT42R turbo also. Both have the VBand Flanges welded on already but I need a new clamp because mine is warped. So would I get a 4" or 5" vband clamp because the ACTUAL Vband clamp that is on there right now is much larger than 5". Also Jegs and Summit don't carry them that large so where would I buy it from?

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If you have a 4" downpipe wouldn't your v-band flange be 4" as well? If you don't know, go measure.
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Originally Posted by Rotary_Rocket_87
If you have a 4" downpipe wouldn't your v-band flange be 4" as well? If you don't know, go measure.
Yea, you are right. I guess what I was trying to say is this: Does a 4" VBand Clamp KIT COME with a 4" VBand clamp OR a much larger vband clamp that works with a 4" vband kit?
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just bring your turbine housing or dp to a diesel shop

i brought my turbo to some random big rig shop and bought my 5" clamp and a flange for like $30 ,freaking cheap and they have box's off them


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re read your post

my "5" inch clamp is 5.5"id 6.25" od if that helps
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A kit means it comes with a two flanges and a v band clamp. You just need the clamp. Try www.youngsperformance.com GREAT PRICES! They're my secret
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atpturbo should have them
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bring your old clamp (assuming it's the right size) to a truck repair shop, as posted above.

Expect to pay around $30, and they'll have it in stock.

if you need a new flange those are about ten bucks.
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Originally Posted by Terrh
bring your old clamp (assuming it's the right size) to a truck repair shop, as posted above.

Expect to pay around $30, and they'll have it in stock.

if you need a new flange those are about ten bucks.
Thats what I am gonna do, thanks guys!
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how do u measure to buy one? i measured 3 inches on inside of vband flange on turbo and 3.5" on the outer rim. so what size would i buy?
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Originally Posted by xboxthug13b
how do u measure to buy one? i measured 3 inches on inside of vband flange on turbo and 3.5" on the outer rim. so what size would i buy?
I had a hard time finding the V-Band flange for my turbo, turns out I needed a "FLARED" tube flange!!

Anyways, back to the topic; while I was looking for the flange, I found this website:

http://www.clampco.com/techspec/how%...s%20v-band.asp


I tells you how to measure your flange
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Phil, do some simple measuring and buy your clamp from http://www.airflo.com/ . My 5 inch clamp was $12

Here is the measuring diagrams they sent me.



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Originally Posted by GORRIRA
Phil, do some simple measuring and buy your clamp from http://www.airflo.com/ . My 5 inch clamp was $12
Yea, I found one at the Freightliner truck shop in Troy, IL for $8. It turned out to be a 5" clamp. Good thread with good info. This should be in the FAQs or stickied.
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