Thread: band clamp and rvt ???

The tick is likely the single wall flexpipe. Try wrapping it with header wrap. If the noise goes away, it's flex. If not.. start looking for the leak.

FWIW, I have never used RTV on any customer install or my own and have never had a leak. RTV IMO is just something that can look sloppy if not done well and more to clean when you pull things apart later.

RTV is recommended by most, but if you get the right bands and torque them down right, it should be solid and won't leak


^^^ Notice the groove... you want those... not sure off hand how many you will need... 1 for each connection point


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TL.. I'll use nearly any clamp. Typically I suggest the Torca style clamps.

RTV is for people that are never gonna mod again.

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

TL.. I'll use nearly any clamp. Typically I suggest the Torca style clamps.

RTV is for people that are never gonna mod again.

Most people can use just any clamp but with those notches I figure itll make it easier for the less experienced. Buds use band clamps without RTV for headers on f-bodies and never get leaks. just gotta do it right