tophog
07-05-2005, 04:56 PM
The system is on the way and I want to use the stainless band clamps vice the supplied steel clamps. Can anyone tell me how clamps are required?
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: MBRP Duals - # clamps needed? Mark Craig 07-05-2005, 05:05 PM On a dual without the using the extension for the crew cab it should be 3 of them, this is from memeory so be gentle if I have it wrong. Mark @ DPPI Max Payne 07-05-2005, 05:07 PM This might help http://www.dieselperformanceparts.com/pdfs/S6002%20series%20instructions.pdf It looks like some of the hangers are integral to the clamps, so you may have to get hangers welded to the pipes in order to use all band clamps... tophog 07-05-2005, 05:13 PM Thanks guys. In viewing the instructions I come up with 5 assuming none of the clamps with integrated hangers are used on Crew Cab short beds. Guess I need to find someone with crew cab short bed ... I know someone and I'll PM them. I would hope those clamps with hangers are stainless but I think I know the answer to that. GMC-2002-Dmax 07-05-2005, 06:27 PM You will need to buy 4 clamps........one before and two after the muffler......for the duals........and one for the two piece drivers side tailpipe......... If you have the down pipe and it is a 4 bolt flange then 4 will do it.........if you have a slip flange then you need 1 more........for 5 total T:cool: NY . . . tophog 07-05-2005, 06:38 PM I did get the downpipe so I need 4 correct? I'm assuming I don't have to use any of the supplied clamps with integrated hangers? GMC-2002-Dmax 07-05-2005, 06:43 PM Yes . . ONLY IF IT IS A FOUR BOLT FLANGE.. tophog 07-05-2005, 06:47 PM Hmmm, that "only if" confused me :) You mean the downpipe could be either 4-bolt flange OR slip joint? If so, why either? I'll just buy 5 to play it safe since it sounds like I won't know until it gets here. Thanks again for all the feedback. tophog 07-05-2005, 07:34 PM Anyone got a good source online for the clamps? Max Payne 07-05-2005, 08:09 PM These guys are in Portland... http://shop.airflowonline.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AFSI&Product_Code=X004482&Category_Code=S1 GMC-2002-Dmax 07-05-2005, 09:51 PM Anyone got a good source online for the clamps? JEGS............ http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10846 http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/Dual_clamps_outlet.jpg tophog 07-05-2005, 10:48 PM Thank you sir! Just have to keep showing that beautiful exhaust off don't you :) She sure is purty. Los Lobos 07-06-2005, 04:31 PM Checked it again and it is five total and one with a hangar on it. Sorry I didn't get back with you sooner. KR | ||