Anyone done V-Bands on their axle-back?

gtfoxy · 06-28-2020, 09:26 AM

I’ve noticed all the systems use slip-joints & that some folks have complained about leaks (my first thought).

I’ll be ordering the Borla S-Type for my car soon & have some V-bands laying around.

Has anyone else gone this route?

Add: Anyone have a site sponsor they recommend for Borla systems?

parbreak · 06-28-2020, 03:59 PM

I believe we used Vibrant IIRC.

gtfoxy · 06-28-2020, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by parbreak

I believe we used Vibrant IIRC.

For V-bands or for the exhaust?

parbreak · 06-29-2020, 08:58 PM

v bands

NEGXXIS · 06-30-2020, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gtfoxy

I’ve noticed all the systems use slip-joints & that some folks have complained about leaks (my first thought).

I’ll be ordering the Borla S-Type for my car soon & have some V-bands laying around.

Has anyone else gone this route?

Add: Anyone have a site sponsor they recommend for Borla systems?

I have been meaning to put v-bands on mine, just havent had the time yet. Hopefully I will get around to it before the end of the year

gtfoxy · 07-09-2020, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NEGXXIS

I have been meaning to put v-bands on mine, just havent had the time yet. Hopefully I will get around to it before the end of the year

Has it been leaking?

What about getting rid of that crushed pipe under the diff? The drivers side looks pretty straight forward but the pass. side has a bend integrated right where the crimp begins, looks to be about a 30degree angle.

My plan was to cut it right at the crimp to add a set of V-bands there then cut the Borla where it flairs up for another set of V-bands.

enzia35 · 07-09-2020, 08:17 PM

Don’t worry about the crushed part until you’re doing a full exhaust. No power loss from the crush.

teesee150 · 07-10-2020, 09:25 AM

I used these, way way cheaper than the Vibrant and just as nice (I've used Vibrant in the past): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

gtfoxy · 07-13-2020, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by teesee150

I used these, way way cheaper than the Vibrant and just as nice (I've used Vibrant in the past): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those are 3”. Were you doing a complete 3” system or did you have the stock pipe expanded.

NEGXXIS · 07-13-2020, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gtfoxy

Has it been leaking?

What about getting rid of that crushed pipe under the diff? The drivers side looks pretty straight forward but the pass. side has a bend integrated right where the crimp begins, looks to be about a 30degree angle.

My plan was to cut it right at the crimp to add a set of V-bands there then cut the Borla where it flairs up for another set of V-bands.

not leaking much at all. I just really like v-bands ( I used to build a lot of custom exhaust and turbo setup back many years ago.)
And yes, Im going to remove the crushed section of pipe also... I know that it doesnt make a power difference, but I just dont like how it looks..LOL

gtfoxy · 07-13-2020, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NEGXXIS

not leaking much at all. I just really like v-bands ( I used to build a lot of custom exhaust and turbo setup back many years ago.)
And yes, Im going to remove the crushed section of pipe also... I know that it doesnt make a power difference, but I just dont like how it looks..LOL

You & I could be friends. I love v-bands, especially self aligning ones, & yeah, same on the crushed pipes.

06-28-2020, 09:26 AM	#1
gtfoxy Account Suspended Drives: '21 Wild Cherry ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WI Posts: 2,082	Anyone done V-Bands on their axle-back? I’ve noticed all the systems use slip-joints & that some folks have complained about leaks (my first thought). I’ll be ordering the Borla S-Type for my car soon & have some V-bands laying around. Has anyone else gone this route? Add: Anyone have a site sponsor they recommend for Borla systems? Last edited by gtfoxy; 06-28-2020 at 11:13 AM.

06-28-2020, 03:59 PM	#2
parbreak Drives: 2017 50th Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 525	I believe we used Vibrant IIRC. __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition \|Borla Atak and 60606 mid pipes\| Kooks 1 7/8" \| ProCharger Stage II \|305/45/17 DRs \| Circle D 3500 stall \| LT4 fueling \| Custom made Lowside Aux Pump \| Alky Control Meth \| DSX E85

06-29-2020, 08:58 PM	#4
parbreak Drives: 2017 50th Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 525	v bands __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition \|Borla Atak and 60606 mid pipes\| Kooks 1 7/8" \| ProCharger Stage II \|305/45/17 DRs \| Circle D 3500 stall \| LT4 fueling \| Custom made Lowside Aux Pump \| Alky Control Meth \| DSX E85

07-09-2020, 08:17 PM	#7
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Don’t worry about the crushed part until you’re doing a full exhaust. No power loss from the crush. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

07-10-2020, 09:25 AM	#8
teesee150 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 107	I used these, way way cheaper than the Vibrant and just as nice (I've used Vibrant in the past): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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