Re: Muffler clamp whats the secret
As others have said, don’t use the copper gasket.
I recently used a MAPP torch to heat the bend the muffler inlet pipe enough so I could bend it to better align with the exhaust manifold. The muffler was out of the car for this.
I also use the short inlet pipe Brattons sells that drops inside the muffler at the inlet flange to help alignment with the manifold.
Be sure to have a good quality clamp - I like the one from Brattons. Also, some club members have taken their mufflers to a local muffler shop to have them re-flanged and been very happy with the results.
Good luck -
Jim
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