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Old 05-14-2008, 01:58 PM
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Hey guys, well i've had my headers on for about 2 months now...i kept checking the header bolts to see if there where loose....but despite all of my efforts i still blew the gaskets out....so im trying to see what you guys are running and what works the best...thanks alot!
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Just plain GM gaskets on everything ive owned, never had a problem. Heard some horror stories about the ones Pacesetter LTs (or some others) come with...
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what kind of gaskets did you blow out? from everything i've heard over the past few years:
- most people can't get copper gaskets to seal good
- percys soft-aluminum seal very well, but people have blown them out in the past
- provided gaskets typically work well (believe it or not) but a handful have blow-out problems
- fel-pro 1470s have a good reputation here on the boards
- triple-steel GM gaskets seem to be the best buy, though. it tends to be a rarity when they don't work.
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yeah i just used the provided gaskets that came with the Pacesetters...i guess i will call around and get some prices...i wonder if the chevy house in my little town would have those header gaskets
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