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Old 09-26-2016, 12:57 PM
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I think I need to replace my header and collector gaskets. Which type/brand do you all recommend?
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Fel-Pro blue steel
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Originally Posted by gkull
Fel-Pro blue steel
Do you have a part number on those? I can't find any Fel-Pro Blue Steel header gaskets...
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I use the soft copper gaskets. I feel they fill voids in the header/collector Union . The seal is great and no leaks .

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Originally Posted by gkull
Fel-Pro blue steel
The sanwhiched steel gaskets ? Fel Pro 2001?

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Old 09-26-2016, 04:40 PM
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I would agree with the earlier post. I have been using the soft Copper on my car and have not had a leak ever. They make a soft aluminum set that is slightly thicker if you have room for it and it was a bit cheaper when I bought mine.
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Pearcy's Seal 4 Good.
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I have copper on my collectors. I had fel-Pro 1404 I believe they were but, no one had them. I took a chance on the Percy's this time. They are hard to slip in without taking bolts out mine are 3/4" I tried putting longer bolts this time but the sweep of the pipes stopped that.

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