Header Gaskets
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,039
Likes: 105
From: State of Confusion!!!
2018 C2 of Year Winner
Header Gaskets
I am looking into buying a set of FLP Longtubes, and was wondering who sells the best, most reliable exhaust gaskets for these headers. I am used to the old hot rods, that when you installed headers, you were certain to have leaks! The dreaded pfst...pfst...pfst! 
I dont want any part of that on this car!!
I dont want any part of that on this car!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,251
Likes: 4
The original gaskets are metal and can be re-used. But to avoid leaks down the line, pick up some Bresslin header lock bolts. Once you torque them down, you lock the bolt in place with a central hex set-screw. They never loosen up, can be re-used over and over. They'll set you back $60 but it's worth it.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,234
Likes: 19
From: Freestate Corvette Club! Elkridge, MD
St. Jude Donor '17
Originally Posted by DIP51
I am looking into buying a set of FLP Longtubes, and was wondering who sells the best, most reliable exhaust gaskets for these headers. I am used to the old hot rods, that when you installed headers, you were certain to have leaks! The dreaded pfst...pfst...pfst!
I dont want any part of that on this car!!
I dont want any part of that on this car!!
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 36,836
Likes: 244
From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
The stock GM steel gaskets do an excellent job with headers. Although I don't have the Breslin bolts, I like the way they are designed. They might be a little bit of overkill on the LS1's but I think if someone's really concerned, then use them and the GM gaskets.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,284
Likes: 3
From: NW Chicago, IL/Clearwater Beach, FL
Originally Posted by DIP51
I am looking into buying a set of FLP Longtubes, and was wondering who sells the best, most reliable exhaust gaskets for these headers. I am used to the old hot rods, that when you installed headers, you were certain to have leaks! The dreaded pfst...pfst...pfst!
I dont want any part of that on this car!!
I dont want any part of that on this car!!
