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08-11-2012, 02:21 PM
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Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Jun 2012
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MRT v2.0 exhaust questions for those who have it.
Did you weld yours on or use the clamps that came with them ? Is there an advantage to doing one or the other ? Difference in sound ? Thanks !
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08-11-2012, 02:45 PM
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I would guess a weld on job would always be the go-to route. Clamps have at least some chance of failing and that weld isn't going anywhere.
I don't see sound being a problem unless you didn't have them clmaped properly. If possible I'd go with welding them on. |
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08-11-2012, 07:20 PM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012
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We've got about 4k miles with ours clamped so far so good no issues
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08-11-2012, 07:28 PM
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Drives: 2015 SS Convertable Green Flash Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Chesapeake Beach MD
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on the SLP Loudmouth i had on my 10 V6 i clamped it and all kinds of carbon leaks all over the place black soot everywhere so ima get the ARK cat back and get it welded this time
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08-11-2012, 08:03 PM
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Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010
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Clamped correctly their should be no leaks or whatever 2000 on mine, it just keeps sounding better
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08-11-2012, 10:17 PM
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Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012
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Clamped mine. Just traded my 2012 or a 2012 1SS and stripped the car back to stock. Was so easy with the clamps. If it was welded i probably would of traded the car with the expensive exhaust on the car. :(
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08-12-2012, 10:45 AM
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 Drives: C7 2LT Vert 2014/2LT RS 2012 Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Grafton OH
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Clamped mine. Had an issue with one not getting tight enough and it kept moving on the exhaust pipe. Took out the spacer and all is good.
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08-18-2012, 12:34 PM
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Drives: 2012 45th 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Nashville, TN (Antioch/La Vergne)
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Like others have said, clamps have the opportunity to loosen over time, leak, etc. Weld for the win.
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08-18-2012, 04:04 PM
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Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky.
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I always weld my exhaust but I can't give you a legitimate reason why. I just do.
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08-18-2012, 04:11 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Green Valley, AZ
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Mine is welded
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08-18-2012, 04:18 PM
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Drives: 2LT/RS SGM M6 Polished 20's Join Date: Mar 2011
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Clamped and not a bit sorry. Works great. It also allowed me to align them the way I wanted them. Once they're welded, they're there to stay, obviously.
I suggest clamping yours first. If you later find you want them welded...
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08-19-2012, 12:48 PM
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Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Middle Georgia
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got it welded on......the guy took the time and made sure the tips were perfectly centered. I really appreciate all the replies.
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08-20-2012, 02:53 AM
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Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT TF3 Join Date: May 2012
Location: Florida
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08-20-2012, 09:11 AM
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Location: Oklahoma
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Mine is clamped on. Didn't want to pay for the weld and wanted to make sure I liked it before I made it permanent. Just never had it welded.
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