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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 12:33 AM
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So i got my headers and xpipe in the mail today just curious and wanted to ask so i did not put them on the wrong way, do i put the gray dotted gasket on first then do the metal one?
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Sorry guys i belive i posted in the wrong section
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You would only put one gasket on. I'd recommend going with the MLS (metal) gasket.
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Alright i was just curious the metal gasket is super thin so i wasent sure
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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 07:34 AM
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Metal is a crush gasket, much better, last longer, fits tight, love you long time!

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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 09:58 AM
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Weird that it came with 2 sets of gaskets
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I haven't used a header gasket on anything in over a year. Nothing but high temp silicone sealant. Fits every time, <$5, never leaks.
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Yes, use the MLS gasket (multi layer steel).
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 07:26 PM
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Used the metal gasket seals great, car sounds amazing now
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Did you get speed engineering headers?

I did and got the MLS gaskets that I optioned in and the graphite or whatever ones also.
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