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Sep 19, 2003 | 08:28 AM

Billiumss

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Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

I just got a new set of Jet Hot LT Headers and in the "install" kit, the place I got them from sent me, what looks like paper gaskets for the headers.

Are these ok to use or should I reuse my metal ones?

I plan on installing them starting tonight and finishing them up tomorrow. The finish looks great and looks to be a nice design, not too many bends like my SLP LT.

Thanks in advance..

Sep 19, 2003 | 08:29 AM

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Re: Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

Reuse you old metal gaskets or buy new metal ones from the dealership.

Sep 19, 2003 | 08:46 AM

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Re: Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

Use metal ones.

Sep 19, 2003 | 08:46 AM

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Re: Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

I wouldn't trust paper gaskets.

Let us know how the install goes.

Good Luck!

Sep 23, 2003 | 01:13 AM

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Re: Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

My friend used paper ones and had to go and get them replaced twice. Switched to metel ones and hasn't been back. I'm going metel.

Sep 24, 2003 | 02:09 PM

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Re: Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

GM Metal gaskets are the only thing I'll ever use.

Sep 24, 2003 | 02:38 PM

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Re: Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

vote for the metal gaskets here as well.

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Sep 24, 2003 | 06:15 PM

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Re: Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

yeap use the metal ones...the paper ones will leak eventually

Sep 24, 2003 | 08:14 PM

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Re: Jet Hot/Hooker Paper Gaskets

I used the gaskets sent with my Pacesetters, paper/composit? No problems as of yet but I did re-torque all my header bolts after running a couple of heat cycles(all were a little loose)so far no problems but if I do I will go with the stockers, Mine were a little bent/distorted after the manifold removal so I didn't reuse them. I will see.