Header Gasket Choice with Kooks
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Header Gasket Choice with Kooks A set of Kooks headers have just been delivered, and included is a set of gaskets labeled: Manufactured for Kooks Custom Headers by Percy's. The gaskets feel like a thin metal gasket covered on both sides with felt of some sort. The label also state : This material withstands long term exposure to over 2000degree F.
I'm not so worried about the temp rather the seal!
I assume these are not the seal-4-good gaskets by Percy's.
Should I use these gaskets or a stock set of GM multi-layered steel or the actual Percy's seal-4-good?
I'm not so worried about the temp rather the seal!
I assume these are not the seal-4-good gaskets by Percy's.
Should I use these gaskets or a stock set of GM multi-layered steel or the actual Percy's seal-4-good?
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Thanks hammerhead, those XXCarbon ones are what were shipped to me (or something very close to it). Quite honestly though, these XXCarbon gaskets feel flimsy to me...but what do I know.
I only want to do this once, so it has to be right the 1st time around.
I'm thinking of going with the Seal-4-Good or Stock GM's - correct me of I'm wrong, but both of those choices are proven!
I only want to do this once, so it has to be right the 1st time around.
I'm thinking of going with the Seal-4-Good or Stock GM's - correct me of I'm wrong, but both of those choices are proven!
No problem. I had similar findings with my research. I think the aluminum ones are great. They're softer and thicker than the stock ones to make up for any flange irregularites, but they're still multi-layer solid metal. I don't have any experience with the carbons, but my aluminum ones have been on for a while now and the seals are perfect.
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Well, I went and ordered a set of the Seal-4-Good's from ls1speed, they'll be here on Thurs.
So, anyone want a set of the XX Carbon ones? I have a new set of headers bolts for sale with the gasket also (I'm going to use ARP studs with the Kooks).
So, anyone want a set of the XX Carbon ones? I have a new set of headers bolts for sale with the gasket also (I'm going to use ARP studs with the Kooks).
