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Sep 6, 2006 | 10:12 AM

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Emmissions block off plates.....How thick?

I started to make some block off plates for my headers going in this weekend. I need to get this done quick! I finished doing 2 of the 3 and then I thought that maybe they are too thin. I don't know what gauge it is. They can bent w/o much trouble. I don't want it to be a waste because they fit perfect. I've got some thicker aluminum that is strong. I could use that if I have to.

What do yall think?

Sep 6, 2006 | 10:56 AM

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I made mine out of 1/8" aluminum to be safe, but I've seen guys make them with 1/16" with no leaks.

Sep 7, 2006 | 12:44 PM

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Sep 7, 2006 | 01:03 PM

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i went with 1/8th as well.. no problems here

Sep 7, 2006 | 03:17 PM

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dont sweat the little stuff, use gasker maker and make sure it cures well and you'll be fine, 1/16 is plenty if you do it right

Sep 7, 2006 | 03:46 PM

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Yea I can get some gasket maker, but I figured I can use the stock gaskets, no?

Sep 7, 2006 | 09:57 PM

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stock gaskets are fine, I used 1/8 alum stock, no leaks

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Sep 8, 2006 | 01:15 PM

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is this for the EGR?

can "gasket maker" withstand that heat?

Sep 8, 2006 | 04:39 PM

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is this for the EGR?

can "gasket maker" withstand that heat?

yes its a block off plate for the egr

Sep 8, 2006 | 05:09 PM

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I believe the copper gasket maker can withstand the heat at the EGR tube. The EGR tube hangs off of the header a little bit, so it stays much cooler than the primaries.

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