Exhaust clamp size.

[mockingbird812]

If my exhaust pipes are 2 1/4" O.D. would I use a 2 1/4" clamp? The muffler that you insert the 2 1/4" exhaust pipe into will obviously have a larger OD than 2 1/4" - I want to make sure that a clamp described as 2 1/4" will accomodate this.

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Anyone use Rick's (http://www.rickscamaros.com/camaro-exhaust-muffler-clamp-cradle-style-steel-2-1-4-1967-2010.html) or Steve's (http://shop.stevescamaroparts.com/Exhaust-Pipe-Clamp-2-1-4-Bare-Steel-120020.htm?categoryId=-1) Camaro clamps that are claimed to be repro OEMs?
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[Bill Pritchard]

My 'educated guess' is that the specified clamp size is designed for whatever outside diameter surface it will be clamping on. In other words, if you have a 2 1/4&quot; OD exhaust pipe and it will be going inside a muffler inlet or outlet, and you will be squeezing the OD of the muffler inlet/outlet, you will need a larger clamp than 2 1/4&quot;. That's my guess, and I'm stickin' to it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[mockingbird812]

So Bill, are you saying a 2 1/4&quot; clamp is for 2&quot; exhaust pipe?

[m22mike]

Sam
I'am thinking you need some old enlisted guy to clue you in, or check with Ed, he is Italian, he will know what to do.

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[mockingbird812]

Alright Mikey, if I ask nicely will you impart your wisdome to me? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif

[Ngtflyr]

Sam,

Call Skip at Gila Muffler, shop number is 480-984-4570 his personal cell is 928-701-5202 tell him I told you to call. I probably introduced you to him at the Chapman Chevrolet show.

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sam
I'am thinking you need some old enlisted guy to clue you in, or check with Ed, he is Italian, he will know what to do.

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[mockingbird812]

Thanks Dave - I think I remember you introducing him. Chris - that is NOT funny. Quit it!!!! Mikey is just pressing my button(s)! (BTW- the Italian from Gilbert, AZ did NOT know either - he just started babbling about millimeters &amp; metric-this and centimeters that and all his words ended in &quot;-ini&quot;. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif)

[Bill Pritchard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So Bill, are you saying a 2 1/4&quot; clamp is for 2&quot; exhaust pipe? </div></div>

I guess that's what I would be saying, since AFAIK exhaust clamps are only incremented in 1/4&quot; graduations.

[mockingbird812]

FWIW - I talked to a muffler shop manager today and he stated that industry standard is that <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">exhaust pipe uses OD </span></span>to indicate its size for clamps and <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">mufflers use ID</span></span>. So a 2 1/4&quot; exhaust clamp will fit over a muffler inlet/outlet with a 2 1/4&quot; ID. In other words the 2 1/4&quot; clamp will accomodate the larger (actually measured at 2 3/16&quot;) outside diameter of the muffler inlet/outlet.

Anybody buy Ricks or Steves clamps pictured above?

Thanks

[enio45]

Wow, now im confused.........but im italian, however can you write this slower so i get it all?

We got IOU and IUD??? How long is it?

[1969grb]

Ed, Sam has been in the sun too much !!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Grady

[mockingbird812]

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[enio45]

Ha, i figured this was BS.......!!

[mockingbird812]

Why I oughta.....
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[m22mike]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969grb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ed, Sam has been in the sun too much !!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Grady </div></div>

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[enio45]

Sam, how much additional do you add for the muffler bearings?

I hear these take up quite a bit of additional room underneath, let alone for the increase exhaust size.

[mockingbird812]

Now Eddie, this thread is just <span style="font-style: italic">spinning</span> out of control!!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Charley.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the 2 1/4&quot; clamp will accomodate the larger (actually measured at 2 3/16&quot;) outside diameter of the muffler inlet/outlet.</div></div>

Uh, Sam....last time I checked, 2 3/16&quot; was actually <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">smaller</span></span> than 2 1/4&quot; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[mockingbird812]

...um er, make that 2 3/8ths!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/blush.gif

Bill - you &amp; I are the ONLY ones trying to learn around here the rest of these slackers are just carried on our coat tails!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[enio45]

Try the 2 4/16th clamps - i hear they fit better than the 2 1/4 clamps!!!!!

[m22mike]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the 2 1/4&quot; clamp will accomodate the larger (actually measured at 2 3/16&quot;) outside diameter of the muffler inlet/outlet.</div></div>

Uh, Sam....last time I checked, 2 3/16&quot; was actually <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">smaller</span></span> than 2 1/4&quot; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif </div></div>

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Sam, try a cool, damp was cloth on you forehead...then stay inside till Bruce starts posting pictures from the Pav's.

Sam...your going to git through this... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif...we are all here for you.

Your buddy Mikey

[mockingbird812]

Ha! - maybe <span style="font-size: 20pt">YOU</span> should &quot;try a cool, damp was cloth on your forehead&quot;! I don't even know what a <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">WAS CLOTH</span></span> is!!!!

[mockingbird812]

As for you Mr. Montini, <span style="font-size: 23pt">everyone</span> knows that 2 4/16ths is more accurate than 2 1/4ths! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

[enio45]

I guess we can CLAMP this thread closed!

[SmallHurst]

.... and the roar of the crowd has been muffled!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

I'm exhausted from reading all this.

[Mr70]

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[mockingbird812]

All I know is, youse guys are clamping my style!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif


cute icon Rick - BTW, I have to sit down while looking at your avatar and I keep having flash-backs.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif