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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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im putting on some rush mufflers to replace my sampsons. does anyone recommend using new clamps? and does anyone put anything on the inlet before putting it on as in a gasket material or anything? thanks in advance...
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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im putting on some rush mufflers to replace my sampsons. does anyone recommend using new clamps? and does anyone put anything on the inlet before putting it on as in a gasket material or anything? thanks in advance...
BountyHunter might have something to say about this!

Seriously, You don't need new clamps, and i installed my new muffs over the old head pipes w/o anything other than the clamp. Just check the tightness after a few hundred miles and your good to go!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Torca Clamps are only good for 2 torque loads.....

Cheap insurance, and the HD Clamps are the best ones.....

 
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Use new HD torca clamps and put permatex copper sealant on pipe and you will be good to go
 
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I'd recommend new clamps. The HD Torca clamps. The sealant is not necessary with new clamps.
 
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