Headers ?
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I would replace both gaskets, but the donut gasket lasts a lot longer, so depending on the age of your car and the last time it was swapped, you might be able to keep it.
But still, when installing a $300 header and a $400 exhaust system, skimping on $10 is pretty moronic.
But still, when installing a $300 header and a $400 exhaust system, skimping on $10 is pretty moronic.
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From: Oakland
Originally posted by irish 'teg
i would just buy a new gasket to be safe, u never know wut could happn if u use your old gasket, i know this wouldnt work on an exhaust application, but before my dad died we always used to work on the gas guzzlers like 350's SB 440's and such and instead of spending money on new gaskets for like heads, we would use a high stress sealant, i forgot wut the exact name of it wus but its perma- sumthing maybe perma-seal im not sure, ..................just tryin to help
i would just buy a new gasket to be safe, u never know wut could happn if u use your old gasket, i know this wouldnt work on an exhaust application, but before my dad died we always used to work on the gas guzzlers like 350's SB 440's and such and instead of spending money on new gaskets for like heads, we would use a high stress sealant, i forgot wut the exact name of it wus but its perma- sumthing maybe perma-seal im not sure, ..................just tryin to help
something you can use as a create-a-gasket and something that you should use on all copper gaskets.
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From: tempe, az. Valley of the Sun
i jus put a greddy header on my ride i used a new exuast manifold gasket and re used the donut gasket but i did clean it and coat it with the "copper" gasket stuff.. no leaks perfect fitment. greddy makes great products.