Favorite muffler clamps?

maylar · Nov 4, 2019

Looking for high quality clamps that clamp a silencer tightly to 1-3/8" head pipes without leaks. What's the best out there? (Chrome or stainless is OK).

TIA

drp · Nov 4, 2019

I use stainless steel T-clamps that I buy from my hydraulic hose store. They tighten easily with a 3/8 socket. An example below. They come in different sizes and I use them on the crossover on my Triumph.

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/82065/10002/-1?msclkid=98bee3b3c0b715082011be73ad336264&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BSC - JEGS Brand&utm_term=4580015687599613&utm_content=Fittings & Hose

gortnipper · Nov 4, 2019

I use the same type of DRC clamp with peashooters. It is best to rotate the clamp so that the screw is vertical and inboard, and you wont catch your kicker or pant leg on it.

DogT · Nov 4, 2019

I used "Moose" clamps. Very similar to the above pic, if not the same. I think I replaced the hex with an Allen. Mine were metric as I remember and SS. https://www.motosport.com/moose-stainless-exhaust-clamps

maylar · Nov 5, 2019

gortnipper said:
I use the same type of DRC clamp with peashooters. It is best to rotate the clamp so that the screw is vertical and inboard, and you wont catch your kicker or pant leg on it.

That's similar to what I have now. Smallest size goes down to 36 mm which is not quite tight enough for 1-3/8 pipes. Mine are tightened all the way and I'm getting a leak. Maybe need to wrap some metal tape under them.

maylar · Nov 5, 2019

DogT said:
I used "Moose" clamps. Very similar to the above pic, if not the same. I think I replaced the hex with an Allen. Mine were metric as I remember and SS. https://www.motosport.com/moose-stainless-exhaust-clamps

Thanks but I don't like that style - they don't close all around the pipe.

concours · Nov 5, 2019

http://www.norbsa02.freeuk.com/goffyclamps.htm

lazyeye6 · Nov 5, 2019

https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/15608/silencer-clip-assembly-with-d-washers

DogT · Nov 5, 2019

I tried those Omega style clamps, got them from Frank in New England, forget his shop, that little spacer is aluminum and distorts under pressure. I think you're right the Moose type don't close all the way 'round, but they hold on my S type silencers fine. I think there's a better selection than when I got mine.

gortnipper · Nov 5, 2019

maylar said:
That's similar to what I have now. Smallest size goes down to 36 mm which is not quite tight enough for 1-3/8 pipes. Mine are tightened all the way and I'm getting a leak. Maybe need to wrap some metal tape under them.

Mine fit fine. Maybe make a shim with an aluminum can?

YING · Nov 9, 2019

I just installed the same ones as concours
Fit nice and polished up well

maylar · Nov 9, 2019

Thanks. I'll order a pair of those.

joe czech · Nov 20, 2019

gortnipper said:
I use the same type of DRC clamp with peashooters. It is best to rotate the clamp so that the screw is vertical and inboard, and you wont catch your kicker or pant leg on it.

installed a set of these clamps for the peashooters on the 74 today. super! got a pair on fleabay for just over $15 (shipped). much, much better than the stock OE clamps.

Favorite muffler clamps?

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