best header gaskets
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best header gaskets
Have a 98 with a 408 stroker. Has aluminum 317 heads. Has a leak near a primary on passenger side. Want to replace this winter. Dont want this to be an issue in the future. Any recommendations on brand? Material to use? Car has off brand stainless headers. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Use these Percy's Seal 4 Good
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ph...FatcMgod7xQAxQ
Made from multi-layered "dead soft" aluminum, these Seal-4-Good gaskets conform to the headers for the ultimate seal. These gaskets are virtually blowout and burnout-proof and are also totally reusable.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ph...FatcMgod7xQAxQ
Made from multi-layered "dead soft" aluminum, these Seal-4-Good gaskets conform to the headers for the ultimate seal. These gaskets are virtually blowout and burnout-proof and are also totally reusable.
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How long have they been on?
When they were installed did you tighten from center out, ~11FP the first run, then ~18FP 2nd time around?
If they are leaking prematurely, hopefully you don't have a warped flange. If so, take to a machine shop and have them lightly skim the flange.
When they were installed did you tighten from center out, ~11FP the first run, then ~18FP 2nd time around?
If they are leaking prematurely, hopefully you don't have a warped flange. If so, take to a machine shop and have them lightly skim the flange.
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How long have they been on?
When they were installed did you tighten from center out, ~11FP the first run, then ~18FP 2nd time around?
If they are leaking prematurely, hopefully you don't have a warped flange. If so, take to a machine shop and have them lightly skim the flange.
When they were installed did you tighten from center out, ~11FP the first run, then ~18FP 2nd time around?
If they are leaking prematurely, hopefully you don't have a warped flange. If so, take to a machine shop and have them lightly skim the flange.
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Do you all have long tube headers?
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Header Gaskets
Have a 98 with a 408 stroker. Has aluminum 317 heads. Has a leak near a primary on passenger side. Want to replace this winter. Dont want this to be an issue in the future. Any recommendations on brand? Material to use? Car has off brand stainless headers. Thanks for any suggestions.
Personally, I like Mr. Gasket. They're made with solid copper and I've installed them on Chevys and Fords with no problems.
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I appreciate all the feedback. Now for the next question. If I order gaskets should I go with stock 98 corvette? I would assume since all research I've done says the 317 heads are round port also....
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