EXHAUST CLAMP

[snguyen2635]

Does anyone know where I can get the exhaust clamp that goes right after the exhaust manifold? And would it take a gasket?
The engine is a R16

[Bwk2000]

Welcome. Not sure where you could find an original one in decent shape (they often rust/seize up and have to get cut off), but you might want to do a web search for “Exhaust quick disconnect V-band clamp and flanges for exhaust”.

Like this one:
https://burnsstainless.com/blogs/articl ... and-intake

Have seen them come up on eBay and Amazon occasionally. Just measure your old one and make sure you order the correct diameter (don’t assume it’s still original - might be, but you never know). The flange clamp doesn’t need a gasket.

[VA67.5]

Do a search on Amazon for V-Band Clamp. Lot's of choices for the clamp that Kai has shown above.

[david premo]

That is a terrible design, my 67 2000 is supposed to use one of those. They are so hard to get sealed up I went with a 68-70 exhaust manifold. Way better design!

[spl310]

I've got one for a 1600, I am looking for one for a 67 2000.

[dynaguy]

That is a terrible design, my 67 2000 is supposed to use one of those. They are so hard to get sealed up I went with a 68-70 exhaust manifold. Way better design!

Yeah, I fought the seal at that flange on my '66 survivor. Finally got it to seal, as far as I know, no gasket is used. Best to find late model manifold and head pipe connector. Pat

[Erock311]

You can make a "gasket" to seal the pipe to the manifold , I had the same issue. I found a metal ring and I believe the cross section was round ( think metal o ring). This was a long time ago, but my notes say "gasket between manifold and exhaust pipe, flatten, then cone to match exhaust pipe flange". If I remember, it would sort of look like a big flare fitting for a brake line, it would fit inside the front pipe and crush slightly to the manifold. It has worked out pretty well for me. I know, part numbers! walker 31353/31396, victor f7283/f12329, midas en1837, maremont g184, mccord 82-0146, fel-pro 60569/60816/30. I just can't remember where I bought it. Also have another part number for a similar part (bigger diameter). These are walker 31397, midas en1845, maremont g141, fel-pro 60833/35,60568. Did'nt try this one, the other one fit ok.