Is it normal for V-band flanges to be made of aluminium if they'd be getting fitted to a stainless steel exhaust? I was under the impression the flanges would be welded to the exhaust and welding alu to stainless didn't strike me as normal..?
...Or am I just not reading that right & there's another part of the clamp that's alu & the flanges are s/steel?
For example:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/JDM-V-BAND-VBAND-...item4a9cbffed7
Originally Posted by Scottie
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the flanges that are aluminium are for turbo cold side, inter cooler pipework etc, the clamps are stainless steel as an aluminium clamp would collapse under any load, also aluminium would melt on an exhaust
all stainless steel on exhausts
Cheers for that!I'll have to try & figure out which ones are all-stainless so!
Does anyone have any recommendations on good v-band clamp kit manufacturers?
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Checked on www.atpturbo.com? They've got loads of v-band bits..
you need to find good meaty flanges, i have seen some on ebay usa that have a short ''tail'' to weld to
Cheers for that!
Does anyone have any recommendations on good v-band clamp kit manufacturers?
these are better [less likley to distort when welded] http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-V...Q5fAccessories
than these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-V...Q5fAccessories
Should've checked them ages ago, it looks like they have what I need, thanks jonboy!
Thanks again ex-ctr - I see what you mean by the difference alright.
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