Header gasket suggestions please!
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From: SLO County, CA.
Car: '88 Camaro
Engine: 5.7 L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 9 bolt w/3.27 lim. slip
Header gasket suggestions please!
I just installed CA SMOG legal Edlebrock headers on the IROC but used a paper "Mr. Gasket Co." gasket. I'm sure it's gonna leak from the few people I've talked to. I know I have to re-tourque them tomorro, but if I choose to replace the gasket, any suggestions for a worth while long lasting gasket? Thanks, Daniel U
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FELPRO. they're the best My neighbor has felpro exaust gaskets on his big block 755 for over 5 years and never had a problems with exaust leaks.
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From: Port Angeles, Wa
Car: 1983 Camaro Z28
Engine: 584
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NAPA sells a set of soft core metal header gasket and they totally kick ***! They are a lil steep in price but never leak! I dont remember the part number right off hand but I will look tomarrow and see if I have it in my tool box I always carry a couple of spares.
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From: SLO County, CA.
Car: '88 Camaro
Engine: 5.7 L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 9 bolt w/3.27 lim. slip
Thanks, I'd appreaciate it. I don't mind the $. I clean soounding exhaust is worth every penny.
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From: SALEM, NH
Car: '88 Formula
Engine: LC9
Transmission: 4L60E
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Everything else, blows out.
I tried the copper 'seal for life' gaskets and I'm not impressed. didn't seal my slps when I had a thirdgen.
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Car: 1989 RS convertible
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i figured the mr.gasket ones were cheap. i know they dont make any real quality products. i guess thats one more thing im going to have to replace...you think mr.gasket header bolts will be ok?
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I used the steel/cardboard gaskets made for iron exhaust manifolds. They work great with headers too.
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