header gaskets , which work best?
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header gaskets , which work best?
in the process of installing headers, i like the steel factory gasket, but the headers came with fiber gasket. any one have any input as to which is less likely to leak? thanks!! :smash: :confused: :seeya :auto:
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Re: header gaskets , which work best? (vettemaster1)
I'm using the stock ones without any problems :yesnod:
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Re: header gaskets , which work best? (Flyin'Brian)
do not use the fiber unless you like changing header gaskets, go with new stock or fel-pro,, have metal to help prevent blow out,, and almost nothin sounds worse than a heade tick ona vette, or any other nice ride
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Re: header gaskets , which work best? (vettemaster1)
Stock gaskets are best, but you might need to do some matching of the ports.
nothing a little elbow grease and a round file can't take care of.
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Re: header gaskets , which work best? (vettemaster1)
I used the fiber gasket that came with my FLP's and it's leak free after 8k. I believe that the fiber gaskets work better with the header flange surface than the steel gaskets which are intended for a machined, true flat surface of the stock cast headers. I think the fiber gasket is actually stock for 2000 and older which are welded tube/flange construction.
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Re: header gaskets , which work best? (alc2001)
I believe that the fiber gaskets work better with the header flange surface than the steel gaskets which are intended for a machined, true flat surface of the stock cast headers.
I think the fiber gasket is actually stock for 2000 and older which are welded tube/flange construction.
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Re: header gaskets , which work best? (vettemaster1)
I've used both in the past with headers and found they both work in fact in the old days only the fiber gaskets worked with headers. :crazy:
Thats where MR. Gasket was born! :D
The key is to re-torque them after a few heat cycles. :cheers:
And my 98 came with sandwich steel gaskets.... :yesnod:
Thats where MR. Gasket was born! :D
The key is to re-torque them after a few heat cycles. :cheers:
And my 98 came with sandwich steel gaskets.... :yesnod:
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Re: header gaskets , which work best? (vettemaster1)
thanks for all the input! :thumbs: after looking at the header flange and both the steel and fibre gaskets very carefully, i installed the steel ones. i seem to remember having to change the fiber ones in days gone by, fairly often, no matter how often i tightened the bolts. i guess time will tell. once again thanks for the input! ;) :steering:
