Header install
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Instructor
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From: Salem Oregon
Header install
I'm installing a new set of ceramic coated Hooker comps on my Alum. headed 406. Whats the best gasket to use? Copper, stock fiber, or something else? Any tricks for longevity? Thanks
Racer
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From: Brookfield IL
I originally was using a thin gasket and always had leaks. I switched to Earl's and the exhaust leak diappeared. It looked like the Earl's gasket had slightlly smaller port holes, so that probably helped.
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Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Great advice but nobody ever listens, plus it makes it harder to install the headers.....wreck a few threads and youll see what a benifit studs are to aluminum
I have big port heads so I'm using the felpro Blue steel. Actually reusing they might be years old and on several engines.
