2018 Exhaust Adaptive Valve (flapper)

[MikeFoxLima]

I've read enough about these valves to want to clamp it in the full open position until I can delete it entirely when I get a cat-back exhaust.

 

But, how in the hell do you clamp off the round ones on the 2018 trucks? Here's what mine looks like, and a simple hose clamp managed to slip off after only two days.

 

 

[Eliot]

You can weld it. A small part of flat metal to weld it open against the pipe will be more than enough to hold it open.

 

BajaKing

[Fix29]

I clamped mine open with a bolt/nut. I can't remember if mine is round like that or more squared but I will snap a picture when I get home regardless.

[Fix29]

I've read enough about these valves to want to clamp it in the full open position until I can delete it entirely when I get a cat-back exhaust.
 
But, how in the hell do you clamp off the round ones on the 2018 trucks? Here's what mine looks like, and a simple hose clamp managed to slip off after only two days.
 
 

Mine is square. Welding it open would probably work better on your setup as Eliot mentioned above.

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[samckitt]

What does this exhaust valve do?  And what does it do if it is welded/clamped open?