3" V Band Gasket

[nesshead6]

Does anyone know where I can order these from in the UK?

Cheers.

[terrybullwon]

Gasket?

[Bram]

You won't need a gasket with V-band clamps as far as I know

[Jamo]

That's the point of v-band no gasket senior.

[terrybullwon]

[nesshead6]

Points taken.

This is what I am talking about:

http://www.034motorsport.com/product...ducts_id=19999

So, once again, does anyone know where I can buy one from in the UK?

[andy10v]

Points taken.

This is what I am talking about:

http://www.034motorsport.com/product...ducts_id=19999

So, once again, does anyone know where I can buy one from in the UK?

Could you you make a gasket by cutting one out of a sheet of exhaust gasket using a v band as a template?

[S2central.net]

Can I ask a stupid question....

Does one weld these v-band flanges onto each end of the pipe that they wish to join together ?

[andy10v]

Can I ask a stupid question....

Does one weld these v-band flanges onto each end of the pipe that they wish to join together ?

Yes.

As demonstrated;

[diesel des]

I use v bands on my car. Real fast for removing exhaust or cat lol. But after a few k miles they blow out mostly when cold. Would be interested in gaskets too.

[diesel des]

Oh the paste stuff falls out fast.

[quattro84]

You won't need a gasket with V-band clamps as far as I know

Not true i'm afraid. Some take o-rings, other use steel reinforced ceramic ones.
Some V-bands are build to operate only due to the use of gaskets like R.G. RAY clamps.
Labyrinth sealed v-clamps seem to leak less, but straight faced flanges do.

But for low pressure applications (exhaust) i wouldn't mind a little leakage, for overpressured systems (inlet trajectory stuff) i would.
Watch out with W/G connections with the slot facing the top, i've seen some hoods lose paint because of escaping flames/fumes.

[gnutz2]

I would allways dress the faces on a linisher after welding because they do warp after welding.

But a gasget sounds like a good idea because the exhaust will not need removing to do this.

[quattro84]

Watch out for the difference between cold and hot application. For exhaust applications they are more likely made from a stainless steel, and made in a thicker gauge of steel. Thinner ones will crack eventually... BTDT

[nesshead6]

Thanks for the info guys, I've searched and searched but can't seem to find any.

@ Andy10v yep probably could've made some but I've been in touch with Javad at 034 and they have sent me a couple free of charge. I've just fitted their full 3" exhaust system... Overall very pleased with it. More details/pictures coming soon if anyone is interested.