which header gasket to use?
Feb 6, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Pro
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which header gasket to use?
which header gasket seems to be the best? i have a set of kooks and a set of oems.?
thanks,
donny
Feb 6, 2005 | 06:01 PM
Racer
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From: satellite beach fl
Heard bad things about the paper gaskets, re-used the stock metal gaskets, no problems.
Feb 6, 2005 | 06:43 PM
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '04
The life expectancy of paper gaskets can be measured in minutes, use the stock metal gaskets
Feb 6, 2005 | 07:10 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: San Bruno Ca
Quote:
Originally Posted by runamuk
The life expectancy of paper gaskets can be measured in minutes, use the stock metal gaskets
I've never had any luck with paper gaskets no matter what brand. I use the stock metal shim gaskets with no issues.
Feb 6, 2005 | 07:12 PM
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by purrvert
Heard bad things about the paper gaskets, re-used the stock metal gaskets, no problems.
Stock is the best.
Feb 6, 2005 | 07:21 PM
Melting Slicks
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Yup, stock. I reused mine without any problems. ZERO leaks.
Feb 6, 2005 | 07:55 PM
Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
GM f-body gaskets. Same construction as the Vette, but the openings are round and fit the headers better and there is no AIR system opening. That is what I used on my QTP's.
Feb 6, 2005 | 11:09 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington Texas
Quote:
Originally Posted by vettenuts
GM f-body gaskets. Same construction as the Vette, but the openings are round and fit the headers better and there is no AIR system opening. That is what I used on my QTP's.
I used these on my SuperMaxx's and haven't had a problem yet.
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Feb 8, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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if you purchase a 2000 c5 gasket you will get the round port design. when gm changed the manifolds to cast they went to the oval port gasket.