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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 01:16 AM
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What header gaskets should I use with my FLP's?
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Stock GM. I learned that the hard way.
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Yup stock gaskets. Or brand new stock gaskets
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OEM they work great!
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another nod to the stock metal gaskets
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Yup stock gaskets. Or brand new stock gaskets
What he said.
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Originally Posted by 66ImpalaLT1
What header gaskets should I use with my FLP's?
Eric what gaskets are you running now with the FLP's

Are they starting to leak?


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I was using the paper gaskets that came with the FLP kit. The gaskets leaked enough that I dont want to reuse them, but the real problem is poor welding.

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Originally Posted by 66ImpalaLT1
I was using the paper gaskets that came with the FLP kit. The gaskets leaked enough that I dont want to reuse them, but the real problem is poor welding.

Eric
Ewww, yes I see that could be a slight problem if not one already.

Here is the part # for the GM Metal ones like everyone suggest.

12558573


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GM gaskets, learned the hard way too. Leak ALOT and then they burn to the heads making them a bear to get off!
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