OEM Midpipe/Axleback Exhaust clamp for aftermarket X-Pipes?

[jerryscherry]

Does the OEM clamp from the Muffler section to Midpipe/connecting pipe fit aftermarket x-pipes? (Pictured)



I test fitted the oem clamp on my TopSpeed X-pipe and it seemed pretty loose, so i ended up using the supplied clamps but they leak no matter how i position the pipes..

I'm not sure if the normal 2.5 inch exhaust clamps work since the OEM clamp and ends of the two pipes have a curved shape. I'm thinking of using some Permatex muffler/tailpipe sealer.

[bran1on]

i know this is old, did you ever fix the leak?

[jerryscherry]

Originally Posted by bran1on

i know this is old, did you ever fix the leak?

I had to replace my OEM exhaust clamps with new ones. Eventually they just don't tighten down as much as they do with more usage.

[GORDON.M3]

Originally Posted by jerryscherry

I had to replace my OEM exhaust clamps with new ones. Eventually they just don't tighten down as much as they do with more usage.

+1 on this
cause of the expansion of heat and cold. clamps get old and no longer have the strength they were first molded to be shaped.