Vband your exhaust (the right way)

The key to using vband clamps successfully, is purchasing a quality clamp first off, and having a little know how to keep from warping the clamp. In this video I will show you my method and make my recommendation on what clamps to use.

[familyschnekser]

Just tuned in for the first time. Nicely done!

[mistymemzy]

Just picked up my first Honda and have never heard of vband exhaust clamps till now. Thank you so much! Instantly subscribed

[mustangman]

10:56 while this is great information, it’s over kill. Warping is not hard to avoid with these. Typically if you just keep it clamped together while welding, the other side will act as a heat sink and keep the flange true. I regularly use this method and have never had a warp. I have even corrected warps by assembling it while it is still hot from welding when I forgot to attach the clamp

[jessemarinjr]

GREAT VIDEO !! SO GLAD I WATCHED YOUR VIDEO PRIOR TO TAKING MY CORVETTE TO THE MUFFLER SHOP TO INSTALL V BANDS !! THANKS AGAIN JESSE VIA LAS VEGAS

[Pragmatistst]

From what I've read, even with mild gaps/warpage, operating temperature heat should fill small gaps and make them seal pretty good.

[leopoldwhylie]

1st time watching one of your vids. Instantly subscribed. Great teaching, skills and content delivery.
Well done sir.

[Boaters_hub]

You did a really good job explaining this. Also how to use them. Thumbs up. Thanks for the tips

[chui]

Credits to your for the presentation and explenation of this particular product. I just started using those babies on my exhaust and let me tell you, if well installed the advantages of them is endless. Again, tons of credits to you and Happy Thnaks giving to you and family.

[jasonhull]

Well you just sold 6 more for them. Thanks for your input brother. Just ordered 6. Well done tech tip video too.

[TOLDyouSOagain]

I installed 2 and 1 is leaking. Im about to throw some red rtv between the flanges and hope it seals. Still better than the band clamp style

[WadeWilson-]

Just a small correction, magnets may *indicate* it's a 304 or 316 Stainless Steel, but if it's a 200 (like 201) grade, then it will attract the magnet either way, but still will count as stainless steel. So magnets are not a very good way to determine if the SS or not. So the bolts may bet a 201 stainless

[stever]

This is very informative. Aluminium is good for welding stainless to prevent arcs through and creating rust spots. Backstep welding can prevent distortion but looks bad if your not a confident welder.

[atxjax]

I installed ssome of thes eon my header collectors for my 5.3L LS. Problem I have is that one of the flanges didnt line up 100% with the other and it vibrates like crazy and makes a buzzing noise. So before you weld make sure that everything is tight and where you abssolutely want it.

[STREETFIGHTER]

Thank you for this! Looking to get some exhaust work done on my two Foxes

[ttH]

How’d you make the groove in your aluminum block? That’s a good idea. I’d make a block with a groove and also the opposite

[DJimeku]

can you weld and get minimal warpage if you just weld the vband with it clamped to the piece while welding?

And do you know where I can source an aluminum block to use for a heat sink for cheap

[timlor]

Ive always welded V bands clamped together. I haven't had any issues yet with this method.

[zeebov]

Question, could you have a spare v flange and v clamp that you could attach to the one you're welding to keep it from warping? (maybe a modified clamp that gives more room for your torch...) Or would there be no room to do the weld with the clamp in place?

[christmanscustomcreations]

drill & tap some through holes in your heatsink & run some coolant through as your welding !

[kurtludwig]

Thanks for instruction. See you follow Kyle Voss👍