# Which clamp method will work better for a cut exhaust? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 23, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435 "2023-08-23T20:50:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![carg618](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435/1 "2023-08-23T20:50:05Z")
I am cutting my exhaust in one spot and need to clamp it back when I’m done. Other than welding, which method of clamping will be better? A wrap around band clamp? Or a exhaust adapter with two smaller clamps? I was thinking if I use the band clamp, I could use some sort of muffler cement to seal it better. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/e/0/e065144832247e857b9f9638e416b693c63976a7.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/5/b/5bc60457c44b1ff849f7594d3ddab06ed14249f6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435/2 "2023-08-23T21:18:04Z")
The band clamp is missing the aluminum foil, which will cause it to leak. Use the exhaust adapter Tester ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435/3 "2023-08-23T21:25:38Z")
> [@Tester](#): > > The band clamp is missing the aluminum foil I have used different brands of these for years and never seen one with aluminum foil of any kind. I have 2 on my car right now. They work well. ---
**Author:** ![carg618](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435/4 "2023-08-23T21:28:32Z")
The band clamp style? Does it look similar to the one I pictured? Do you add any gasket maker or exhaust cement to help seal or it will seal by itself? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435/5 "2023-08-23T21:29:30Z")
Exactly like the one you pictured. I have not used any sealer but there is no reason you can’t. ---
**Author:** ![carg618](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435/6 "2023-08-23T21:35:30Z")
I will give it a try. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435/7 "2023-08-27T00:50:21Z")
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