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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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Question Header Gaskets Question
When i replace my gaskets, should i buy regular GM OEM gaskets or Percy's High Performance XX Carbon Header/Manifold Gaskets, saw them on ws6store and they sound good for an extra $3 but idk if they are that good, so which should i get? will post links to each below...

GM OEM - http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=1810

Percy's - http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=3852
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I'd go with the factory pieces.
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The GM gaskets work great.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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ok may as well get those and save $3 lol
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Ive always "heard" the gm ones are one of the stock products that are hard to beat for this..
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Oem mls= FTW!!!!
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Im running the Percy's dead soft aluminum and I LOVE them. I had a few header bolts back off and they were only finger tight.. Still no leaks.
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