I have a Garret turbo 60-1, I think it has a v band fitting on it but I can't tell, there is a peice of pipe weilded over then end.
A) how can i get this pipe off?
B) is there a way i can find out if indeed it is a V-Band without getting the pipe off?

here a links to pictures, dailup beware.

http://www.devilmotorsports.com/rtr/...CF0008_jpg.jpg
http://www.devilmotorsports.com/rtr/...CF0009_jpg.jpg

more random pictures on my website

 

That's not a v-band, looks like someone got cheap and just welded the pipe right on there. Probably take a cutting torch and a grinder to get it all off cleanly.

 

NOT a v-band.

I can't see the bead from the weld, but it's definitely not a v-band.

You can get v-band flange for around $35 or so and weld it on there since the pipe looks to be mild steel.
Or you can get a bolt patterned flange and weld it on there.

J

 

i know the pipe isn't a v band, but i think the iron housing below it is. How the heck do i get that mild steel pipe off to find out whats under it?

 

I think we need a better picture of it, like a angle shot.

 

I don't see anything that even looks like a v-band flange under the pipe. Maybe the pictures just suck?

 

I don't think there is any way that's a v-band. Here is a pic of mine that IS a v-band. Looks nothing alike... notice the extra lip on the exhaust side? That's the band flange...

 

If its not a V Band, what other type of connector is there?

 

NON V-Band.

 

Trav - My V-band looks nothing like yours.

 

To me it looks like someone jammed/welded a tube on the end of the turbing housing instead of welding on a V-band flange.

 

really? what's it look like?

 

Just take the piece or pipe off and purchase BOTH V band flanges from TURBONETICS with the clamp , You then weld the macnined steel flange to the housing where that length of pipe is now , and weld the TUBE flange to your down pipe .

 

Looks like steel used for exhaust work.

 

Somone mentioned awhile back a source for v-band clamps that seemed really cheap. Anyone remember that thread? I need to get a clamp for mine...

 

http://trucknbusclamps.safeshopper.com/32/cat32.htm?693

 

That's not it, but just as good! $17 I can handle!
thanks!!