Kooks install, which gaskits to use.
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Kooks install, which gaskits to use.
I'm installing Kooks headers, x-pipe and hi flow cats on my 03 Z06. I purchased all new gaskits from Chevrolet as I feel these are better than those supplied with the headers. The gaskits supplied are of a Garlock material(I think) and the header gaskits from Chevy are metal crushing type, is this correct? Just want to use what works best... :smash:
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Re: Kooks install, which gaskits to use. (jim-b-sr)
Can't you reuse the ones on the car?? MTI told me that would be the best thing to do with a low mile car, mine only has 12k on the odo.
Jim...i might have to make a trip across West "By God" after you get those put on and have ya give me a hand with my Kook's. :cheers:
Jim...i might have to make a trip across West "By God" after you get those put on and have ya give me a hand with my Kook's. :cheers:
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Re: Kooks install, which gaskits to use. (cmb396)
Well, I was told you can use the old ones too, but I just decided for $30 I'd get new ones. I'll reuse the cat back gkts cause I just put the Stingers on 500 miles ago w/GM gskts. As for the install, I was going to do it myself, I have access to my buddies lift, but He didn't want to tie it up overnight and have to park his Porsche outside....... So I guess I'll save myself some skinned nuckles and have Fbodycentral do it in Jessup, Md. This week is going to go SLOW......
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Re: Kooks install, which gaskits to use. (jim-b-sr)
How much are they charging for the install?? The only place i could get around here wanted 600 bucks and 2 days to do it. :crazy:
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Re: Kooks install, which gaskits to use. (cmb396)
I used the "paer" gakets for mine and they do leak a bit. (I seperated the stock ones when I removed them.) My advise is to use the stock metal ones...I think GM definately figured-out exhaust gaskets and these ones WORK. Chris.
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