owen meany

I ordered exhaust clamps from Pelicanparts. It didn't come with the nuts, bolts and washers needed to get them tightened up. Pelican quoted me $52 for all the nuts, bolts and washers for the 4 clamps. $4 for a frigin' nut? Porsche tax is expensive.
Any alternatives out there? Why are they SO expensive.
All tolled it turns out to be around $400 for 4 clamps, and 4 seal rings with hardware. Seems pretty steep.

C4SJOHN

Does this seller have what you are looking for? I don't know the seller. John http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-993-...item2ebaf972ea

Mike J

I see you cross posted. As I asked before, why would you need new clamps, they rarely fail. Replace the bolts/nuts/washers with stainless parts. The seal rings also are almost bulletproof, you can also look for used parts.

Cheers,

Mike

owen meany

I had a seal ring fail on my c4s. It wasn't nearly as thick as the one that came for replacement. I'm not sure what that other one was.
My exhaust tips are welded on and I'm replacing my mufflers. I'm not sure if there are other connections welded or not. I'll look into cheaper hardware pieces.
Thanks

PiB993

I've been entertaining the idea of getting some fresh hose and exhaust clamps that will not corrode. Perhaps these people are an alternative:

http://www.saywell.co.uk/pages/eatonclamps.htm

Whole variety of aircraft spec clamps including titanium and inconel. (I'm ignoring the fact the op wanted affordable nuts and bolts.)

Mike J

The clamps rarely corrode - they get a heat-patina that other SS parts will. but the bolts are mild steel, so I just replace them with Stainless - not as strong but for the application just as good.

Cheers,

Mike