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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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so my buddy and i are gonna install my single stack when i get it. what's the difference in welding it together and using clamps? i mean i know the big difference. but is one better alot better than the other. cause if we weld it he doesn't have the right kind of welder and we dont really wanna buy one or rent one unless it's gonna be that much better cause it'd be a dent in the ole bank account...
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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If no welding involved, use band clamps instead of regular exhaust clamps. The tubing doesn't get crimped and the system can be reused on another truck.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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yup band clamps
 
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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yeah definately use clamps, welding is too permanent and you never know when you'll want to change it
 
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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Yep, clamp it. Welding to too perminant.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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well alright then. i guess i know what i'm gonna do now. thanks guys
 
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Clamp It
 
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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I vote weld it, I hate leaks, and if you bought it, why would you want to change it later, research your intentions from the start, no sense in spending twice for the same mod.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LarryJewell
I vote weld it, I hate leaks, and if you bought it, why would you want to change it later, research your intentions from the start, no sense in spending twice for the same mod.
well i might weld it later. but right now i probably shouldn't. cause i'm gonna have to get bigger piping later on down the road anyways.
 
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