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Jan 30, 2007 | 07:42 PM

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Which Header Gaskets?

About to put headers on my car and was wondering which gaskets to use. I am talking about the ones between the head and the header. Anyone have any suggestions as to what is best here. I have heard the factory GM Camaro ones work well, but would like to hear other opinions.

Jan 30, 2007 | 08:21 PM

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The Mechanic That installed my headers {mostly stock 1999 A4} recommended Percy's "Dead Soft"Aluminum header gaskets. 1 year later, no leaks. Hope we have as good a sucess when he installs my Heads and Cam next month. That's what I'mTalkin' About! Hope this helps.

Jan 30, 2007 | 08:37 PM

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Factory LS1 header gaskets are the chit.

Good stuff.

Jan 30, 2007 | 09:49 PM

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I think most are going with the metal OEM gaskets. That's what I used with my AR headers. GM Part # 12558573.

Jan 30, 2007 | 09:52 PM

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LGM told me to reuse the stock gaskets

Jan 30, 2007 | 11:24 PM

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Stock gaskets here also.

Jan 31, 2007 | 12:50 AM

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Stock GM 3-layer gaskts--on everything

Jan 31, 2007 | 09:04 AM

SteveDoten

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the stock gaskets from 97-00 with the round ports from GM

the 01-04 are oval, not the best for LT flanges

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Jan 31, 2007 | 10:45 AM

SteveDoten

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Quote:

Originally Posted by weisser

I think most are going with the metal OEM gaskets. That's what I used with my AR headers. GM Part # 12558573.

that pn was superseded by 12600530, not sure what GM changed

Jan 31, 2007 | 11:54 AM

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gaskets

I use fel pro #FPP-1438
I get them from Summit

Never any problem

Jan 31, 2007 | 02:02 PM

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LG motorsports instructions say to use 2000 camaro oem gaskets, they are round port that match the header flange.

Jan 31, 2007 | 07:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gpracer1

LG motorsports instructions say to use 2000 camaro oem gaskets, they are round port that match the header flange.

And probably the same GM gasket part number as the C5 too.

Jan 31, 2007 | 09:24 PM

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stock gm gaskets from chevy dealership

Jan 31, 2007 | 09:33 PM

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My stock GM gaskets leak, bout to try the kooks header gaskets. I must of got 01-04 gaskets

Feb 1, 2007 | 12:17 AM

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And probably the same GM gasket part number as the C5 too.

Actually the C5 gaskets are different. They are kinda squarish oval shaped. The Camaro is round like the header flange.

Feb 1, 2007 | 02:54 AM

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LS1 camaro gaskets...i think you can purchase them from Gene for around $20 for the pair

Feb 2, 2007 | 04:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gpracer1

Actually the C5 gaskets are different. They are kinda squarish oval shaped. The Camaro is round like the header flange.

Actually, the 98-02 Camaro gaskets do carry the same part number as the 97-00 C5s. 12600530 which, as Steve@CTCorvette said, superceded the 12558573s (which was the old number for both the earlier C5s and the Camaros)