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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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I need to replace my header gaskets on my '98 LS1 with XS Power headers. It only took a couple of months for a leak to develop on the passenger side and the bolts weren't really loose. What gaskets should I use? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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The GM multi layer steel gaskets work well
example at Speedinc http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm?catagory=Exhaust
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The GM multi layer steel gaskets work well
example at Speedinc http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm?catagory=Exhaust
I agree,, Those are the best Ive found yet.

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The GM multi layer steel gaskets work well
example at Speedinc http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm?catagory=Exhaust
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I agree,, Those are the best Ive found yet.

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GM or Victor Reinz here, multi layer steel
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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You can just re-use the old ones too.
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Thanks guys, I have a set of GM multi layer steel on the way.
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I use the stock GM gaskets and have never had a leak in the 10-1/2 years that I have had headers on the car.
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Originally Posted by feeder82
The GM multi layer steel gaskets work well
example at Speedinc http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm?catagory=Exhaust
+5 This is what I use. Seals the best.
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Link doesn't work for me. Anyone have the GM p/n?

Did some parts research and come up with 12558573? Is this correct?

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The gaskets that I use are 12617944.

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Link doesn't work for me. Anyone have the GM p/n?

Did some parts research and come up with 12558573? Is this correct?
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Originally Posted by PhilsFRC
Link doesn't work for me. Anyone have the GM p/n?

Did some parts research and come up with 12558573? Is this correct?
12617944 is the new number but there may be 12558573 still in stock which will work fine.

Either one.
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Thanks all.
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If anyone has a hard time getting an oem gasket, look at Victor Reinz brand gaskets. Theyre carried by many autoparts stores and are oem or better quality. In fact they make many oem gaskets.
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