Best Automotive Performance Exhaust Clamps in 2022

Last update: January 11, 2023

Spectre Performance 5321 Valve Cover Clamp Review:


These clamps evenly distribute the weight of the rocker arm cover bolt (or the T-handle hold downs I bought with them) to clamp over the gasket of a cover without distorting the bolting point, which is a common reason for oil leaks. They are very substantial and replaced all stock clamps with the exception of two that are very close to the corner of this engine's rocker cover; as a result, these clamps protruded slightly too far out and beyond the cover's edge in two of the six locations. Nonetheless, they are a high-quality part that, in my opinion, would function best on V6/8 configurations.



Vibrant 1171 Exhaust Sleeve Clamp Review:


The only difference between these and the OEM clamps on my 2013 Camaro ZL1 was that they had notches cut out of them. They even had the same stamp. This was for the OEM hookup, which was attached to the factory cats by a tiny post. I no longer required this notch after converting to long tube headers and high flow cats, and it allowed exhaust to leak out. With the exception of the notch, these clamps were an exact match when I received them. My exhaust leak was fixed, and I'm happy with my purchase. Unlike some of the less expensive clamps I have previously used on other automobiles, they are made of robust duty thick metal.



Walker (33974) 2" Aluminized Mega Clamp Review:


Giving it four stars since there were no instructions explaining what the black gunk on the bolts was for and it can be difficult to thread the bolts if you don't hold it mostly closed. The peel-off coating is there on purpose. It doesn't leak and holds up well. I suppose the pricing is reasonable because clamps tend to be somewhat expensive.



Pypes Exhaust HSC008B 8" Black Stainless Steel Stack Clamp Review:


sturdy, good-looking The sole means of protecting your investment.



Vibrant 1491C Stainless Steel Quick Release V-Band Clamp Review:


To replace the leaking v-band clamp that was included with my aftermarket exhaust, I purchased one of these. This clamp's rapid disconnect function is one of my favourites because it can be easily removed with only a little bit of loosening. Traditional clamps must be loosened somewhat more before the bolt may be released for removal. Additionally, this clamp stopped my exhaust leak. Although a little expensive for a clamp, it has been well worth the price.



Dynomax 33231 Stainless Steel Hardware Clamp Band Review:


I've never used a muffler clamp before, so I opted for this one instead of the more conventional U bolt clamp. I'm not sure how the previous U-bolt style clamp could have sealed it as my old pipe barely protruded into the new muffler by approximately half an inch. The size of this clamp is poorly described on the amazon page, but I was able to find another automotive supply website that provided part numbers and sizes for these Dynomax band clamps. This clamp is intended to be used on a pipe with an outer diameter of 2 1/4 inches that slides into a pipe with an internal diameter of 2 1/4 inches on one side. The pipe had an internal diameter of 2 1/4 inches, but I did not measure the pipe's wall thickness. However, I believe the pipe's outside diameter to have been around 2 3/8 inches. Additionally, Dynomax manufactures clamps that are made to fit the same size pipe at both ends. So do your homework and locate the right part number.On the clamp, they added a strip of black sticky tape. I believed it was intended to seal the joint where the clamp was attached, but it wasn't very long and it was already firmly attached to the clamp in an undesirable location. As a result, before attaching this clamp, I wrapped red Permatex across the joint where the exhaust pipe meets the muffler. Although I don't believe it was essential, since I had it, I decided to use it. The new muffler was silent after I was finished.