408Maro

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i just got me some lts and wanted to know if i really need new header gaskets or can i just reuse my old ones? thanks guys

TopFlite

It depends. When you take out our stock headers, check the gaskets for cracks or any brittleness along its entire length. However, I would just use new gaskets just to be on the safe side.

408Maro

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thats true where can i get new ones?

2K2WS6TA

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WILWAXU

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IMO, They are cheap enough not to worry about.

ROCNDAV

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http://www.sdpc2000.com/search.asp?s...573+&doquery=1

$11.61 each at SPDC (A sponsor)

DOUBT IT

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I re-used my stockers, at 55k miles, and wound up having to replace the driver's side with a new one. Passenger side is still hanging in there at 72k miles.

Go figure.

I'd get the new ones if I were you.

jmm98LS1

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Guess I was lucky then. I've still got my stockers from the factory and have re-used them 3 times. No leaks and never had to retighten them.

mwill15

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I reused mine. My drivers side header has been on and off about 5 times, and there are no leaks.

Shallow Bay

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I just put headers on the other day and oddly enough the stock gaskets still looked good at 100k+ miles. I ended up still buying new ones for peace of mind.

SUX2BU

iTrader: (14)

Whatever you do DO NOT use anything other than stockers.

Luna

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I used the originals, I was going to buy some new ones but couldn't find any local parts stores that had them in stock so I bit the bullet and put the originals back in. They had about 87k miles on them and they sealed back up no problem.

IMO buy new ones but dont call off the install if you can't get new ones

boondiggys

iTrader: (165)

check the gaskets for blow through...after inspecting mine, i noticed carbon buildup outside of where the header would have sealed...if i never saw the blackness i wouldnt have replaced them