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Header gaskets: re-use stock gaskets or use cheap paper

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Old 06-18-2008, 11:41 PM
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Default Header gaskets: re-use stock gaskets or use cheap paper

like it says. should i re-use the stock exhaust gaskets for my headers? they look to be in pretty good shape and they look like high qual material. ...the gaskets that came w/ the headers look like cheap paper ones. i don't feel like spending MORE money on fancy aftermarket gaskets. thanks!
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Paper + very very hot temperatures..think about it.
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use the stock metal gaskets.
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If you dont like the looks of your stockers, go to a GM stealerships parts counter and get a new set of gaskets. Stock ones are the best way to go. Good luck.
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go to napa and get some metal gaskets, theyre cheap and good
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I reused the NICE 3 piece metal factory ones. Put a VERY thin coat of Ultra Copper on them and have had NO problems after 4 years of headers on the car!
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get a new set of factory metal gaskets for 20 buck from dealership.
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New metal gasket's at the OOO are really cheap and work great too!
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get a new pair of the stock headers
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use the stockers or get a set of stock replacements like the other have stated
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dont use paper gaskets i used them on my mustang and after a few thousand miles i had a tick that got louder over time sounded like i had a clock under the hood. went spent the extra money for the metal gaskets and never had a problem after......
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get new stock ones. i re-used my stock ones and they had almost 115k on them.
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so why would the ******** send me cheap gaskets in the first place?
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Originally Posted by transam0486
so why would the ******** send me cheap gaskets in the first place?

I think you answered your own question.....CHEAP.......
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Originally Posted by transam0486
so why would the ******** send me cheap gaskets in the first place?
It just depends on how they are feeling that day..

I've ordered 4 sets of headers...3 were my cars(01 Z28, 05 GTO, 02 Z28) and also one set for my friend.

All were Pacesetters, all from the same sponsor. Two sets came with metal gaskets, two came with paper gaskets.

I think it's hit or miss.
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Always reuse the stock gaskets. My GTO still has the same stock gaskets through 5 header installs.
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I have the stock reused gaskets on mine. Happiness for the last 3 years.
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I have re-used mine ~4 times and all good to go. Did some headers on the girl friends TA and reused her stockers and they are good as well.
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i would spend 20 bucks on new ones from the dealer... definitely worth the money
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haha 28-0 for stock. so yeah, unless your stock are REALLY f-ed up, stick with em.



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