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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 08:27 PM
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Hi guys, need the best recommendations for header gaskets......and GO!
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If the flanges are good and flat, OEM manifold gaskets work great. If not flat.. I'd get them milled.
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x2 for oem gm mls gaskets
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Thanks for the input on the oem mls, but I'm looking for a good aftermarket header gasket that someone has used.

Thanks.
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why does it have to be aftermarket?... if it works it works
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Above is exactly what I was going to ask. Why specifically aftermarket?
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my XS Power headers came with a triple layer gasket, I bought GM's because some said the XS were not good, the Gm ones were also triple layer. I used the XS Power ones and after three seasons no leaks. The GM went to the parts stock cabinet !!
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I have done many many LT header installs on LS type engines-----I have NEVER had any leaks using th STOCK GM multi-layer SS gaskets--- even with out even looking at the exh port surfaces on the heads
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Okay, cool. Thanks for the input on oem mls. Now, if at all possible, can people who use aftermarket header gaskets......and only those people.....chime in.
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Remflex is a very good gasket to eliminate leaks. It is thick and crushes down to seal any warping. I will continue using them on future builds.
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Originally Posted by red88L98convert
Okay, cool. Thanks for the input on oem mls. Now, if at all possible, can people who use aftermarket header gaskets......and only those people.....chime in.
I did !!!! I used the XS Power gaskets !!
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I did !!!! I used the XS Power gaskets !!
I think he was looking for a different aftermarket aftermarket gasket
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lol.....I did indeed see the post about the XS gaskets. Thank you very much.
I was referring to the redundant posts about the oem gaskets, and was hoping for more opinions.
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