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MPE Exhaust Clamp Alternative?
Does anyone know if there is an cheaper alternative to the OEM BMW MPE exhaust clamp? I know its an 80mm pipe (3 1/8"), but I cannot seem to find one...can only find 3" exhaust sleeve clamps.
Would this work? https://www.amazon.com/Torca-Exhaust...t+sleeve+clamp |
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It would be interesting to see what clamps companies like fabspeed send out with their muffler deletes/exhausts. I have wondered the exact same thing. I almost bought an MPE without a clamp and didn't go thought with it because the clamp was 90 bucks.
I am actually in the process of trying out different clamps for a muffler delete, I will let you know whether 3inch or 3 1/4 inch clamps work. In my opinion welding a flange and some bolts would be the best choice. That is how my delete will be attached, but I want to make some to sell so I will be trying different sleeves/clamps. |
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In my experience with the walker aka (advance auto/autozone special) and that OTHER summit brand Torca or whatever the BMW clamp has by far been the best one I've ever seen, used period. I agree also one can take an 82mm 5 or 6 " stainless pipe and use that with some saddle clamps and it'll do the job just fine. When I measured the oem 335i muffler it was right around 81.2mm from outside diameter. So one would have to have something that can fit snug. But for future use I got this to adjust the pipe to needed specs because I too won't spend 90-100 dollars on a darn clamp. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3616804...&ul_noapp=true
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I just used this 3" band clamp with great success for those still looking for one...
Pypes Performance Exhaust HVC66 3" Band Clamp Butt Connect https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IPCCFS4 |
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Fabspeed, it seems the Torca Couplers come in 3"/76mm.. Do you mean, you expand them to 80mm?
How are you expanding them wider? http://www.normaamericasds.com/sites...fs/Coupler.pdf http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-USA-Torca-...-/351623835911 |
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