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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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I have a set of Screamin Eagle Street performance slip-ons on the way along with a new catless header pipe. I don't plan on putting the header pipe on until next spring but am thinking of throwing the mufflers on to see how they look and sound with the stock header with cat.

Am I able to re-use the muffler clamps that are on there or do you need to put new clamps on each time you swap mufflers? I do have a set, just wondering if I need to use them.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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You should be able to reuse them without any problems.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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They say replace hem, but I've re used mine once, then bought new ones, only like $8-9.00 a set.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Port Dawg
I have a set of Screamin Eagle Street performance slip-ons on the way along with a new catless header pipe. I don't plan on putting the header pipe on until next spring but am thinking of throwing the mufflers on to see how they look and sound with the stock header with cat.

Am I able to re-use the muffler clamps that are on there or do you need to put new clamps on each time you swap mufflers? I do have a set, just wondering if I need to use them.
Reusing them should be fine, but, with that being said, they are made for a one time use because when they are torqued, they take the shape of the pipe. I have reused mine with no problems, I have a neighbor that was getting some popping, we replaced them with new ones and he has been golden ever since.

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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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I would use new clamps and keep the old clamps as an extra set.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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I'd use a little high temp silicone when you Install those slip-ons.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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I have used and reused the same set of clamps 3 times and have no exhaust leaks so the answer is yes you can reuse them.

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Ok thanks for the 411 guys




Why the high temp silicone?
 

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I had trouble spreading them, to fit over new muffler, but was able to reuse them.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 05:38 AM
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I'm **** - always buy new clamps & double-nut header flange bolts. Nothing worse than annoying exhaust leaks.
 
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