FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

http://www.mcmaster.com/
search for "Quick-Clamp Tube Fittings" on p.181

costs a lot tho :l

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

How expensive is a 3" V-Band kit normally? From what I saw your looking at $40 for 2 flanged and a clamp. McMaster is $10 cheaper then that.

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

ebay had them for around 30 bucks shipped a while back, thats with two flange and a clamp

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

god why are they so expensive :l

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

I got one of those ebay specials for $30 and the fucker leaks constantly. I dont really care though because its not too loud, and it jsut makes the turbine sound even more pleasant :y

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

Machine the flange faces down. Did you weld them with the clamp really tight? They may have warped if you didnt.

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

I actually picked up the piece from McMaster, seals great plus has a grove in it for a viton seal even if you want.

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

If they aren't clamped down before welding...you'll have fun getting them to seal. I welded my flange for my 60mm vband wastegate and the flange wouldn't slip into the wastegate afterwards. With a little convincing with a mallet it went on, but getting it off probably will be a blast. lol.

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

McMaster-Carr = $37.10:
3" flange t304: $9.36 x2
3" bolted (not t-bar) t304 clamp: $18.38

Personally, I'm sticking with racing-solutions. Don't forget your 5% forum discount + the shipping is always cheaper.
1 Stainless V-Band Clamp and 2 Mild Steel Sealing Flanges. Sale price: 95% of $35.00 = $33.25

Re: FYI: McKMaster carry V-band clamps
 

-$7 for a wing nut clamp (vs. the 2 bolt clamp) and replace the wing nut with a spacer and a nut (which btw seals just as well and you spend $36.12 shipped... why pay Racing-Solutions inflated shipping charges. $14.00+ for a v-band assembly? you kidding me they could drop those in a USPS flat rate box and have them to you for $8 or just pay McMaster-Carr $4 shipping.