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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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Do I use the old gaskets if they aren't broken,or do I have to look for new ones. Hope the system works as good as it looks.

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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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Do I use the old gaskets if they aren't broken,or do I have to look for new ones. Hope the system works as good as it looks.

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If these are headers - yes you can yuse the factory gaskets - if this is the GHL CAT BACK - I thought they came with gaskets..
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Yes, you can reuse cat back gaskets. I usually spray a little copper on them.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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If these are headers - yes you can yuse the factory gaskets - if this is the GHL CAT BACK - I thought they came with gaskets..
I didn't get them if they do,I'll also recheck the box.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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I bought my MAgnums a long time ago when they first came out - maybe they do not do that anymore - either way you can certianly use your good condition stock ones.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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My B&B Bullet catback system came along with new gaskets. Since they looked a bit flimsy compared to the original ones (no fire ring) I decided to reuse the old ones. No issue up to now

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ragtop,cajundude and markusc5 thanks for answering my question. I have the bullits but no gaskets . When I get around to putting them on I'll see what the old gaskets look like.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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GHL=== no packing list, no instructions, no gaskets, and do not stay adjusted. this is all just my experiance so others may have better results.



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I reused stock gaskets as GHL Bullets did not come w/ them. Car only had 1800 miles on it so they (gaskets) were relatively new though. No adjustment problems after initial re-tighten after 500 miles (and I'm pretty **** about things being even) I think you'll like em

Did ya take the obligatory 'exhaust on the carpet picture'? Yeah, I got problems....

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Originally Posted by BudgetPlan1
I reused stock gaskets as GHL Bullets did not come w/ them. Car only had 1800 miles on it so they (gaskets) were relatively new though. No adjustment problems after initial re-tighten after 500 miles (and I'm pretty **** about things being even) I think you'll like em

Did ya take the obligatory 'exhaust on the carpet picture'? Yeah, I got problems....

Budgetplan1 that's exactly what I did,Also have 04 black coupe.Great minds think alike.
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