BUILD THREAD 87 Cutlass EFI build: 9/13/23..NEW STUFF!

[69hurstolds]

Actually, the stepped band clamps worked great for me on my 2002 Camaro SS. I had the CME exhaust tips chromed and when I reinstalled, I polished up some stepped band clamps to make a neat transition at the tip to pipe.

I got them at a school bus supply company for a lot less than the "speed shop" places. Donaldson made the stepped ones they used on the front of the optional CME exhaust, but in the back at the tip, they used crimp clamps. In fact, Donaldson made the SLP air filter and performance intake option for the Camaro SS/Firehawks for the later 4th gens.

Why pay $30+ when you can get the same thing for around 10 bucks each?

Exhaust Clamps - Preformed Clamps - Unity School Bus Parts

www.unityparts.com

 

[Injectedcutty]

Actually, the stepped band clamps worked great for me on my 2002 Camaro SS. I had the CME exhaust tips chromed and when I reinstalled, I polished up some stepped band clamps to make a neat transition at the tip to pipe.

I got them at a school bus supply company for a lot less than the "speed shop" places. Donaldson made the stepped ones they used on the front of the optional CME exhaust, but in the back at the tip, they used crimp clamps. In fact, Donaldson made the SLP air filter and performance intake option for the Camaro SS/Firehawks for the later 4th gens.

Why pay $30+ when you can get the same thing for around 10 bucks each?

Exhaust Clamps - Preformed Clamps - Unity School Bus Parts

www.unityparts.com

Decent! I found some on ebay for a little less $$, but not sure on the quality. I know Donaldson makes nice stuff. I bookmarked that site for when I get some time to order some.

 

[69hurstolds]

Decent! I found some on ebay for a little less $$, but not sure on the quality. I know Donaldson makes nice stuff. I bookmarked that site for when I get some time to order some.

Yeah, SLP was a teir 1 supplier to GM and Ford. I don't think they would use shoddy crap. I've had good luck with Donaldson stuff.

 

[Texas82GP]

Got the kit all unboxed and checked inventory. Looks great, mandrel bent stainless is sexy, but they included some cheap azz zinc plated u bolt clamps! Those will get upgraded for sure! Some eye candy...View attachment 131293View attachment 131294View attachment 131295

I think we have the exact same kit Scott. I thought the same of it. Pipes and mufflers seem real nice. Hardware is cheeseball.

 

[motorheadmike]

I am afraid to see how much you hate installing this kit once you get going (speaking from personal experience). But I hope it goes well for you.

I use these a lot: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-33976/overview/ when I am not adding v-bands in critical locations.

 

[Texas82GP]

I am afraid to see how much you hate installing this kit once you get going (speaking from personal experience). But I hope it goes well for you.

I use these a lot: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-33976/overview/ when I am not adding v-bands in critical locations.

Did he go with the 3" kit? In that case, we don't have the same kit. I hope you can shoehorn it in there bud.

 

[Injectedcutty]

Did he go with the 3" kit? In that case, we don't have the same kit. I hope you can shoehorn it in there bud.

Nope, 2-1/2".

 

[motorheadmike]

Did he go with the 3" kit? In that case, we don't have the same kit. I hope you can shoehorn it in there bud.

Nah, he wussed out and only went with the 2.5" system.

I keed! I keed!

 

[Injectedcutty]

Fed up delayed my package a day for some unknown reason, but I just picked it up. A little teaser.....

 

[fleming442]

Oooh! Ooooooh! Mr. Kotter! I got it!