Flat band clamp or lap joint clamp for exhaust??

[Fordman999]

So I just bought a new tailpipe section for my Ford since the current one is rotted and leaking and bought a flat band clamp to join the pipe section because I was told it works better than standard clamps. But now I'm hearing that a lap joint band clamp would be even better. Do I really need a lap joint or will my flat band clamp work fine? The exhaust connection is a bit bigger where it goes over the pipe so it does step down a bit but is it that big of a deal? I did buy joint cement by the way.

 

[drdoom]

Lap joint if possible.

 

[delexploder]

I agree , I have them where my tailpipes join my muffler

 

[Fordman999]

Lap joint if possible.

Ok thanks. Just ordered Dynomax lap joint, seems to be the best brand out there.