Broken SSV1 Section 1 Clamps

[Sid_E46]

I recently purchased a SSV1 section 1 on which one of the clamp screws has snapped off. Has anyone ever just cut off all the screw clamps and replaced it with a more traditional exhaust clamp.



Cut off the clamps circled in red and replace with.......

https://www.amazon.com/Exhaust-Clamps-Muffler-Connect-Stainless/dp/B082TZWY55/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=2.5inch+exhaust+clamp&qid=1615017653&sr=8-20

[Cubieman]

You could use something like this.

https://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-stainless-steel-v-band-clamp-15.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7YyCBhD_ARIsALkj54pkrCHRP4NdjLe2DSsxDXpgI_NH3ak_kZVgOanlm8QlrwMTXLpT7TwaAknqEALw_wcB

I had a set with one broken nut and after finding a stainless nut at the hardware store I paid a local welder $25 to weld it one, works fine. Not to say it won't break again though, those vbands would be the way to go I think.

[jbfrancis3]

You can't do any of that, there's no clearance. Repair is best way

[Grke46m3]

I always wanted to vband my ssv1 setup


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[SWRT_M3]

You can't do any of that, there's no clearance. Repair is best way

Would cutting the pipes before the expansion give you the needed clearance for a 2.5" vband? (cutting near the blue line)

[Sid_E46]

I don't think I plan on going to the extent of cutting off a section and welding on V-bands. Just want to try to keep it simple.

I think if I clock the clamps to where that screw part sticks out in the same area where the original screw clamp would be, there would be enough clearance. I'm more worried about if it's enough to create a good seal.

[jbfrancis3]

Would cutting the pipes before the expansion give you the needed clearance for a 2.5" vband? (cutting near the blue line)

No, the clearance issue is along the top of the pipe all the way to first bend. The exhaust simply tucks up too close to the body. Plus, you’d need to extend the header section.

I’ve done vbands on the entire system but had to keep the slip joints for reasons explained.

[SWRT_M3]

No, the clearance issue is along the top of the pipe all the way to first bend. The exhaust simply tucks up too close to the body. Plus, you’d need to extend the header section.

I’ve done vbands on the entire system but had to keep the slip joints for reasons explained.

Makes sense, thanks for your 1st hand input.

[Tbonem3]

Jbf3 is correct. Weld it back on or have 2 nuts welded with bolt