header gaskets
Aug 8, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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Pro
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From: Guntersville Alabama
header gaskets
Finishing up a 350 buld using AFR 195's and a set of Melrose headers. Can anyone reccomend exhaust gaskets?
Aug 8, 2010 | 04:39 PM
Pro
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Aluminum or copper is best, but I used stock delco's with good success.
Aug 8, 2010 | 06:08 PM
Racer
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From: Casa Grande Az
I use the Percy (or was it Pearcy) soft alum gaskets. They will set you back $30-$35 bucks but you won't be sorry!
Aug 9, 2010 | 04:29 PM
Instructor
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Aug 9, 2010 | 05:39 PM
Le Mans Master
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89corvetteken
Fel Pro 1406
I've tried the aluminum, the carbon and although the carbons worked pretty good I went back to the good ol' Fel Pro.
Aug 9, 2010 | 05:59 PM
Melting Slicks
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89corvetteken
Fel Pro 1406
No problems and reusable.
Aug 9, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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I've used the felpro for years. Make sure you retighten the header bolts a couple of times after startup. They are reusable too. Keep track of which one came off of each side.
Aug 10, 2010 | 03:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
92ZR1WANNABE
I use the Percy (or was it Pearcy) soft alum gaskets. They will set you back $30-$35 bucks but you won't be sorry!
Tightened the headers down during assembly a year ago and perfect ever since with these gaskets.
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header gaskets
I've tried the aluminum, the carbon and although the carbons worked pretty good I went back to the good ol' Fel Pro.
