What gaskets to run with EM headers?
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
What gaskets to run with EM headers?
My speed shop doesn't stock any oval port gaskets so I need some ideas on what to order.
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These answers are ALL wrong!!!
I will tell you the correct answer for trade in one of the extra sets of headers that you have
I will tell you the correct answer for trade in one of the extra sets of headers that you have
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by kwik_ta
These answers are ALL wrong!!!
I will tell you the correct answer for trade in one of the extra sets of headers that you have
I will tell you the correct answer for trade in one of the extra sets of headers that you have
I guess I'll go with the Felpros since I know their exhaust gaskets are good (I've even reused them before) AND it's the only one I was given a part # for!
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I have always used Percy's seal4good deadsoft aluminum. Never had a leak, or a loose bolt after the first heat cycle. They are completely resusable too. If you do happen to develope a leak, the aluminum won't burn like the felpro.
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From: Meadville PA
Originally Posted by zelement
I like the Earl's pressure gaskets with the graphite inserts. Expensive but well worth it.
thats what i used when i just installed my lingenfelter headers,.. i really like the quality of the earls.. they fit nice and no leaks!!
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
The Felpros only lasted about 6 months on my car.
But I have heard both good & bad about every kind of gasket....
It seems having success is a complicated process involving not only the gasket, but the header flange quality, the bolt/lock quality, installation procedure/proper torque, & retorquing after a few "heat" cycles....
EM says Felpros, I can't believe Felpro would offer "junk"....
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From: Portland Oregon
Originally Posted by LT4BUD
Makes me nervous as that is what is going on mine......
But I have heard both good & bad about every kind of gasket....
It seems having success is a complicated process involving not only the gasket, but the header flange quality, the bolt/lock quality, installation procedure/proper torque, & retorquing after a few "heat" cycles....
EM says Felpros, I can't believe Felpro would offer "junk"....
But I have heard both good & bad about every kind of gasket....
It seems having success is a complicated process involving not only the gasket, but the header flange quality, the bolt/lock quality, installation procedure/proper torque, & retorquing after a few "heat" cycles....
EM says Felpros, I can't believe Felpro would offer "junk"....
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I've also seen these copper header gaskets for the LT1 on eBay. The price seems right:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
