RTV as muffler patch?

OK guys, ultra copper RTV (best stuff?) is good to 700F (shows bead on header flange!)...

Yes. I work on exhaust nozzles for jet fighters. We use a high-temp RTV to seal many components (although nothing directly exposed to the 1200° exhaust gas). Only problem is, I do not think it'll adhere to rust... so you'll need to clean the rust off.