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Mar 26, 2009 | 06:58 AM

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Header Gasket?

What kind of header gaskets do I need to get? I will be putting on some LTs soon. Thanks!

Mar 26, 2009 | 07:13 AM

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What kind of headers are you getting? If you know make sure they don't come with them. I know when I bought my ARH the gaskets were included!

Mar 26, 2009 | 07:18 AM

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I am putting a used set on. I always heard most of the gaskets that come with headers are junk. Seems like I read some where I need copper gaskets? Keep the info coming, should I just go to the dealer and get some stockers?

Mar 26, 2009 | 07:25 AM

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I used the ones that came with my headers no problem. If they didn't come with any I would have just bought GM ones. Just make sure that you get the right shape. For example my car is an 03 vette which has D shape manifold gaskets. I would have to get like 01 LS1 round shape gaskets to match with my headers so they seal. There are some really nice aftermarket gaskets too!

Mar 26, 2009 | 07:27 AM

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Oh, I would get some ARP header studs too but you can reuse the stockers if you don't want to spend the money.

Mar 26, 2009 | 08:53 AM

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Your stock GM exhaust manifold gaskets will work great... either re-use yours (if they look ok) or buy a new set, they are like 8 bucks a gasket or something. They are MLS (multi-layer steel) and that is what you want. This is what I have with my pacesetter headers.