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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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which header gasket seems to be the best? i have a set of kooks and a set of oems.?
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Heard bad things about the paper gaskets, re-used the stock metal gaskets, no problems.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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The life expectancy of paper gaskets can be measured in minutes, use the stock metal gaskets
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Heard bad things about the paper gaskets, re-used the stock metal gaskets, no problems.
Stock is the best.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Yup, stock. I reused mine without any problems. ZERO leaks.
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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.
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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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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.
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