Clamping on Muffler thoughts?

[BOFFROAD]

I have a Magna Flow muffler waiting to be installed and I'd like to clamp it on for the following reasons.

1. I can reinstall the stock muffler anytime at no extra cost. I don't plan on doing this, but I would consider it if I do a long road trip.

2. I want to get an electric exhaust cut out however, I can't pass smog inspection with one, so I would clamp it to the Magna Flow and then clamp them into the exhaust.

 

[t-man]

They are much more expensive but you can get band style clamps that won't crimp the joints and make it easier to take off and such. Just a quick search brought this up. Shop around for the best price as I didn't look. Walker 33220 - 2-1/2 Inch Band Lap Joint Exhaust Clamp | O'Reilly Auto Parts

 

[having fun]

/\ Those work great, but, there a 1 time use. That's what they use on Big Rig exhaust to piece together. The other clamps are used for mounting points.

 

[t-man]

/\ Those work great, but, there a 1 time use. That's what they use on Big Rig exhaust to piece together. The other clamps are used for mounting points.

Didn't know they were single use. That sucks.

 

[having fun]

You probably could reuse, but, may not seal right. For a single use, they work the best. It forms to the flex pipe also.

 

[mavrick1903]

HarleyDavidson owners often use slip on mufflers. Clamped with a torka clamp. Don't quote the spelling.

 

[loner]

Band clamps are awesome. I used them to install a muffler once, and would do it again in a heartbeat.