A U-bolt clamp crushes the pipe to seal, which means the joint can never come apart cleanly and the pipe is scrap if it does. A Torca band clamp stretches evenly around a butt joint instead, so the load is spread through 360 degrees, the pipe keeps its shape, and the joint seals without distortion.

Hooker 41173HKR Torca Style Exhaust Coupler Clamp Features:

• Preformed to fit 3 in. exhaust pipe.
• Forms a butt joint between two pipes, or joins pipes to mufflers and catalytic converters.
• Direct replacement for U-bolt style clamps.
• Includes force bars, bolts, nuts and a reaction block.
• Reaction block spreads clamping force through a full 360 degrees to stop pipe distortion.
• 409 stainless steel construction.
• Set of 2.