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Old 07-28-2006, 10:17 AM
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looking for the best buget header gaskets,
Bought a lightly used set of Hookers, look straight.
and need gaskets, want the best under $50.
Dont want to do them again and dont want any leaks.
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Old 07-28-2006, 10:19 AM
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Just get a set of GM gaskets from Speed Inc. They go for like $30 or so.
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Get new GM gaskets 19.99 from speed inc for the pair ----->>>>sponsor

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another vote for the GM gaskets.
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You can usually re-use the stock gaskets with no problems. I reused my stockers with about 80k miles on them and have no leaks, just try to clean them up a bit.
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I've reused my stockers 3 times and they seal perfectly, never even had to retorque header bolts down.
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+1. I done that a couple times.
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GM stock, or if you wanna fork the money out..percy's dead soft aluminum gaskets work really well too.
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