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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Hey everyone. I just installed a pair of V&H Ovals slip ons, and fuelpak. Soundsgreat compared to the stock mufflers on the 06 RKC. I felt with my hand under the where they slip over the header pipe, and I can feel equal amounts of exhaust pushing out on both sides. I imagine it is not supposed to do this. Am I missing something? Are they not tight enough? Any help would be GREAT, thanks.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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You should not feel any exhaust leak. I used Permatex Ultra Copper silicone for High temperature and it sealed the fit right up. No exhaust leak now.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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The V&H clamps suck, period. Throw a set of the HD torca clamps on there and tighten 'em down and you won't have leaks.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Are those the stock clamps or are those an upgrade?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Are those the stock clamps or are those an upgrade?
Those are the stock HD muffler clamps.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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OK, great, going on tomorrow. Last question, torque or just tighten them down? thanks for your help!
 
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I just tightened mine down good and tight, but you can torque them according to the manual if you desire.
 
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OK, great, going on tomorrow. Last question, torque or just tighten them down? thanks for your help!
Use new HD clamps and torque them. I think the manual calls for 60 ft. lbs. I was suprised how hard I had to pull on a 1/2" drive torque wrench to get there. With Rush mufflers I went to 75 lbs. to get them to seal and the bolt didn't break but I'll bet it was close.

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OK thanks alot for your help and time!
 
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You should not feel any exhaust leak. I used Permatex Ultra Copper silicone for High temperature and it sealed the fit right up. No exhaust leak now.
Same here and the V&H clamps do suck!
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