exhaust gaskets.
exhaust gaskets. Looks like i cant get any gaskets for my headers from the dealer til tuesday. I was hoping to put the headers on today and/or tomorrow, but i can get some fel-pro exhaust manifold gaskets from a store. Are they the same?
They look metal in the picture, they are way cheaper than the GM ones though, but that could just be because the dealer charges are ridiculous.
I could find the fel-pro ones at a local store which appear to be the same as the stock ones. They are around $20/set while the stock ones are $17 each.
I have the paper ones that came with the headers that some people have used and had no problems but most people say dont use them.
I could reuse the stock ones that some people have used and had no problems while most people say dont reuse them.
I could find the fel-pro ones at a local store which appear to be the same as the stock ones. They are around $20/set while the stock ones are $17 each.
I have the paper ones that came with the headers that some people have used and had no problems but most people say dont use them.
I could reuse the stock ones that some people have used and had no problems while most people say dont reuse them.
I know mileage plays a part in gasket life. Mine have around 75k miles on them if they were never replaced, which they probably werent. I should just check them to see if they are alright, right?
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I did my header install @ 130K miles. Used stock replacement gaskets, they seem to be a quality piece. Have no experience with other brands. After install, I re-tightend the bolts after about 280 miles, no leaks, FWIW.
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did mine today and used fel-pro. works great because it has the slots to put the front and back bolts in and them drop the gasket in. and they are metal. payed like 12-13 bucks for them over 12-15 bucks a side from gm