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May 24, 2006 | 09:57 PM

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Any problems reusing the stock header gaskets?

I just recieved my new Pacesetter LT's in the mail

and I just have one question. Is there any problem with using the stock gaskets for the Pacesetters after I take the stock manifolds off? Thanks

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Most of us use the stock metal gasket (either a new set or the original) works fine lasts long time

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yup, I used the metal gasket too...

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I used my stocker metal ones...

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On my 2000 Z28 that had 37k miles at the time, I bought some new ones from GM for like $35. On my 2002 Z28 with 28k miles, I just reused the stockers.

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Its only a little bit of money to get new "stock" metal ones. Just buy new ones, cause if your gaskets go bad, you will regret having to replace them later... like 20 bucks from speed.com

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May 25, 2006 | 02:35 AM

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Its only a little bit of money to get new "stock" metal ones. Just buy new ones, cause if your gaskets go bad, you will regret having to replace them later... like 20 bucks from speed.com

I was going to say the same thing. I bought new ones when I did my install. I took my old ones off and the layers were seperated and I figured it was worth th eextra money for gm gaskets. Do it right th efirst time.

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I reused my stockers twice, but replaced them with new GM ones the last time I swapped heads. Never had a problem with them.

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