What header gasket to use?

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10-19-2005, 10:44 PM

25thhawk

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What header gasket to use?

I just got my new set of Kooks today and they came with gaskets. I also have a set of stock gaskets. Which ones would be better to use? Is one more prone to leak? Does either one not need to be retorqued?

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Ryan

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10-19-2005, 10:53 PM

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stock gaskets are better. atleast thats the general consensus on this site.

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10-19-2005, 10:55 PM

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Stock or stock GM replacements.

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10-20-2005, 02:23 AM

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I bought some pearcys dead soft aluminum gaskets and they were so thick i couldnt get the bolts started... Stock is the best!

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10-20-2005, 11:39 AM

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New OEM

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10-21-2005, 05:20 AM

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Tanks everyone. Looks like I'm going with the stockers

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