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Aug 2, 2005 | 09:34 PM

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header gaskets?

I'm running Jet Hot lt's, stock heads. What kind of gaskets to use? I used what jet hot sent me about a year ago, not sure what those were.

Need some help guys. Thanks.

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Aug 2, 2005 | 10:59 PM

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go to your local chevy dealership and get the stock gaskets. that's what i use on mine and they have worked great.

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Aug 2, 2005 | 11:08 PM

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If they're not leaking, why bother replacing them?

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Aug 2, 2005 | 11:46 PM

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taintedmeat is right, if they're not leaking, don't change them. When they do leak, go with GM gaskets, part number 12558573.

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Aug 2, 2005 | 11:53 PM

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Stock gaskets!

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Aug 3, 2005 | 08:25 PM

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Sorry, forgot to mention I'm pulling the heads to replace lifters. I didn't think you could reuse them.

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Aug 3, 2005 | 10:10 PM

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reuse the stockers, or a new set of GM replacements.

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Aug 4, 2005 | 07:46 AM

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From the sounds of things, he's got the paper gaskets that came with the headers.

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Aug 4, 2005 | 07:57 AM

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Excuse, not trying to hijack the thread. Just ordered pacesetter headers. Would you guys suggest reusing the stock gaskets? I've got a high mileage engine, but money is at a premium right now. Don't want any leaks, though.
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Aug 4, 2005 | 08:56 AM

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If it has high mileage I wouldn't use them. You may get away with it but I wouldn't risk the leaking.

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Aug 4, 2005 | 09:06 AM

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Reuse the stock ones, or buy new GM metal gaskets. I am currently installing my 3rd set of headers on an LS1 car, all of which I reused the stock gaskets with zero issues. Twice on my own two vehicles, and currently wrapping up the install on a buddies.

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