5IN Lap Joint Clamps

Normally dont write reviews but this is something ive been chasing for years. Awhile back got an AWE Track exgaust and CTS Turbo downpipe, both came with band style clamps which were absolute ****. Always had leaking issues where the relief cuts were. Tried some exhaust cement and worked for about 4 days then crumbled off. Figured these were cheap enough to try so i went ahead, 2.5" for exhaust, 3" for downpipe section. Pretty easy to remove old clamps even tho they were rusted, use a wire brush to clean the area of rust and cement residue and put the new clamps on (take note of the paper stating orientation). Make sure to line it up so the full metal is over the relief cuts, im dumb and made the mistake of putting the slightly open part over it so slightly leaked. Went back and redid them all and now theyre perfect. Did snap a bolt in the process so word of the wise, dont use a breaker bar to tighten them, 3/4" ratchet should be perfectly fine (what i used after). Since no more leaks from those areas 🙌

I always used the old fashioned pipe clamps but now I'll be using these for now on. Work very well and make a good seal.

Excellent value. I was replacing my exhaust system wanted to maintain adjustability in case I needed to make a change. These are very strong and seal the junction very well.

Kind of thin metal.

Perfect

Worked great perfect stopped leak sounds good now

Nothing fancy but better quality than I thought. Worked great. Would buy again.

Fit is great. Sealed up the connection. Bolts are hit or miss for hardness. About half way through tightening one got ate up. It was only a 3/8 impact so not even hard hitting. Luckily I had a spare bolt from a different set of clamps. They’ll do the job just know an impact make cause issues