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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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My QTP headers finally came after exactly 2 months of waiting. They look great and I was suprised to see that they come with gaskets. They don't look like oem style gaskets though. Should I use these or buy new GM ones? Anyway here are some pics. I took these pics before I cleaned them, they look twice as bright now!







I'll be installing them soon with tsp duals. My friend has an incredible video camera, so hopefully I'll be able to post up some high quality sound footage.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Hell yeah. excellent choice my friend. cant wait to get mine. good luck on the install.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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oh and id just get new GM gaskets. better safe than sorry.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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You can reuse your original gaskets. I would not use anything but the OEM ones. My qtp headers did not come with gaskets. Interesting.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Same here, the shop reused my stock gaskets.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Damn those are nice! How do the QTP gaskets look compared to the OEMs?
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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I used Carbon Fiber gaskets with a steel insert from Percy.[name of company] Those Headers look great...wait til u hear 'em.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Ditto

They are badass. Couldn' t have another Fbody without them!
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got mine today. they look great.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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The QTP gaskets look like two pieces of metal with something else in the middle (does this have a name?). I haven't actually seen oem gaskets in person, but I've heard they are 3 layer steel. Having seen other 3 layer steel gaskets in person, I would say that the QTP gaskets look cheaper. However, I'm no expert on gaskets. Maybe I'll be able to take a picture tomorrow.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Just save yourself the frustration of a leak at the flanges and get ya some GM gaskets...they are only about $20 and it'll keep you from having to pull the headers to replace the blown gaskets that came with the headers. Good luck on the install...you are gonna luv 'em!!
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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You don't have to use the ones we included in the box, the stock gaskets will work as long as they are not burnt to a crisp!

We carry the GM Gaskets also which are three peice metal. If your interested just give us a call if you want to order them and we'll get them out to you. In my opinion they are very good and worth the extra money. Its also a good peice of mind that your using a quality gasket between the headers.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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The stocks will rock..the only way to go...GM has the best gaskets for the exhaust manifold.. you can reuse the OEMs if they are in good shape..
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Very nice! When I got my headers i really didnt want to put them on lol, but now when i open my hood a little glare of gold shines out OMG its great! oh and my buddy said they where the easiest headers that he had installed in a fbody. =) good luck man. prepare when u start up with the TD's its gonan be the sounds od DEATH!, the dead will walk behind you as u drive by cemeteries.
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