Yep I think that's the best option for me. If OEM didn't have a clamp then mine should be ok as the original bands were only cosmetic. And as I'm having the whole system repaired and re-chromed then I think it should look ok.
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I have an aftermarket 4into2 system and both welded down pipes had the crimped style clamp to cover the welds. I took them off because they looked nasty. I already have all the round gaskets new for all downpipes and crossover pipe. And the clamps you have suggested but they are not the ones I'm loo...

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Hi guys. I'm looking for a pair of the stainless clips that cover the welds on the downpipes to collector on a 1978 z1000A2 exhaust. I have the clamps for the removable downpipes but can't find the clips for the 2 solid welded in downpipes.
Any advice appreciated