Weld or clamp mufflers to pipes?

[Mr. Anderson]

Been working on my exhaust system...considering whether I should weld or clamp the mufflers in.

The tail pipes will be clamped to the rear of the mufflers to make it easier it put on and get apart....but should I weld the front pipes to the mufflers, or leave them removable? FYI, the pipes are aluminized steel and the mufflers stainless.



What have you guys done?

[jlcustomz]

While welding is generally considered the best way, these modern band clamps seem to work pretty good. Have them on my coated headers toexhaust. Coat bolts with anti seize, I have had to r & r mine several times, still tight. I spread a little permatex ultra copper before installing bandclamps for good measure. If you weld, spray a little cold galvanizing spray on area.

[Randy67]

I usually weld most of the system, but have a couple spots clamped so it can be removed when needed. The band clamps do work great.

[Mr. Anderson]

Thanks for the input guys. I ordered band clamps for each end of the mufflers.