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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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Looking for feedback on:

What brand and PN header gaskets youre using

Brand of cyl head and header

Shape of exh port on cyl head and header primary size

Thanks!
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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I just put on a set of sidepipes recently and will hopefully start the car this evening. I used to always run the round port on previous bbc cars, but this time around Im running the Felpro 1410, wich is a square port design.

Stock port iron bbc head, wich when you really look at one is kind of square, like a stock manifold. Headers are Hooker 2 1/8". If it doesnt work, well I guess I will do like I used to do and go with the round port style, because maybe I over thought this "gasket matching the shape of the port on the head vs header" deal.
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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Stock Heads and Hedman headers. I used the round Mr. Gasket 7157 Copper Seal.
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Stock Heads and Hedman headers. I used the round Mr. Gasket 7157 Copper Seal.
Same combo, I used either Percy's or Earls :dead soft" aluminum gaskets. Have touched them of had any leaks

Jim
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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I use Mr. Gasket "Ultra Seal" on my Super Comp headers,never a problem.I don't remember the part # off hand.
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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Solid copper on Edelbrock TBI aluminum heads with "D" port exhausts. Same set for 11-12 years. No problems. I'm useless, don't remember brand.
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 11:25 PM
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Mr Gasket Ultra seal header gaskets.... Stock BBC exhaust port shape.... Been on the same set for near 5 years, still no leaks...
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