Clamp or weld?
 

Should I clamp or weld the pipes that go into my Jet Hot y pipe? I'm welding my cutout into my y pipe. I'm bolting the pipes into the flange, then either clamping or welding the pipes into the y pipe, what do you guys suggest?

Re: Clamp or weld?
 

I say clamp you never now when you are going to have to take it off.

Re: Clamp or weld?
 

I agree, clamp--you never know when you need to take things apart. Also, I was told that welding would screw up the Jet-Hot coating--if you ever need it recoated, probably would void the warranty. Also, go to Jegs/Summit and get some stainless steel T-clamps, much better than the regular u bolt clamps or the supplied Jet-Hot clamps. Finally, before bolting it all up, spread copper rtv around the pipe that slides into the larger pipe, clamp it, and let it cure for 24 hours.

Re: Clamp or weld?
 

third vote clamp

Re: Clamp or weld?
 

What about for my cutout? I plan on putting it where the Y pipe and I pipe meet, I would need to weld that right? Should I find a different spot for it?