I received my Kooks headers today and noticed that they came with header gaskets (fiber/cork or something?). I had been planning to use the GM metal gaskets. Are the GM metal gaskets compatible with the Kooks or should I use the included gaskets? I've always heard of "blowout" with paper or cork type header gaskets. Any thoughts, experiences, opinions? Thanks!

 

Use the GM gaskets... My longtubes came w/ the crappy cork style gaskets also, I just tossed them.

 

Stock gaskets all the way

 

I used the gaskets that came with my Hooker LT's. Haven't had a problem.

 

GM Gaskets.

 

I used the GM gaskets for my SLP lts...just wanted to insure no compatibility issues with the Kooks...thanks all.

 

Are the Gm gaskets reusable? Im installing heads soon just need to buy everything.
Thanks

 

yes, they are reusable.

 

cool thanks

 

GMs are good (never had a leak).....

I went with aluminum ones from Summit and they have never leaked either....


I personally would never use cork just because its so hard to get off the surface if you need to replace them. I have never had a cork gasket leak though.

 

The stock GM gaskets are what I would use. They are metal and don't blow out. That's what I did and they don't have one leak whatsoever.

Ryan

 

Stock here also.They work great