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May 25, 2005 | 06:58 PM

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header gaskets???

ive burned out yet another set of pacestter's cheapo gaskets.ive been thinking about just doing the copper.is there any other quality gaskets i should consider?and yes i know the stock ones are pretty good, but i9 want better gaskets.thanks in advance.

May 25, 2005 | 07:08 PM

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sce makes copper gaskets for ls1 thats what i got they are like 30 dollars for the set .... havent had any problems with them

May 25, 2005 | 07:26 PM

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Some new stock ones from the dealership will work the best.

May 25, 2005 | 07:30 PM

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New GM stock stuff works great.. and they don't cost $30

May 25, 2005 | 08:39 PM

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really, stock is the best? all right, well i have still have a set from before the headers.so ill slap 'em in.thanks guys.

May 25, 2005 | 11:17 PM

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I bought a new set of stock ones and I did headers at 16K miles...no leaks yet.

May 26, 2005 | 09:34 AM

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I think percy's makes some too, but ill have to agree with the others that the stock MLS header gaskets are great.

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May 26, 2005 | 09:23 PM

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I think percy's makes some too, but ill have to agree with the others that the stock MLS header gaskets are great.

Yea I have percy gaskets going on my QTPs are they any good?

May 27, 2005 | 07:54 AM

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Are they the dead soft metal ones? I believe those are very good, although ive never tried them myself.

May 27, 2005 | 11:36 AM

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I used my stock gaskets, no problems here.

May 28, 2005 | 07:53 PM

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Are they the dead soft metal ones? I believe those are very good, although ive never tried them myself.

Yea they are pretty soft, but I'm going go with the factory gasket I trust yall. So if anybody wants to buy my precy ones feel free.

May 29, 2005 | 10:34 PM

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thanks again guys.

Jun 9, 2005 | 11:52 AM

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if the gm stock header gaskets are the best where u get them from and whats the part #. i searched and couldnt find em? i always thought cooper gaskets were the best, but i i will listen to u guys b/c yall def. know alot more than me about these cars etc.