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Jun 14, 2003 | 07:45 PM

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JET HOT LTS?

Just got my jet hot lt headers and was wondering if i should install the gaskets and bolts that they came with or buy another set?

Jun 14, 2003 | 09:16 PM

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i have always heard to use the factory header gaskets b/c they seal better and hold their seal longer.

Jun 14, 2003 | 09:21 PM

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I re-used the factory gaskets and bolts.

Jun 14, 2003 | 10:52 PM

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THANKKS GUYS!

Jun 16, 2003 | 01:40 PM

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Re: JET HOT LTS?

NO...definitely go with the FELPRO blue set or something at least comparable in quality, costs about 35 bucks for the header gaskets and copper collector gaskets but worth every penny. The set they include are cheap and they will tell you the same thing. I installed my Jethot longtubes with the FELPRO and they are very durable and high quality compared to the replacements. I'd never recommend re-using a header gasket, wouldn't even do that a lawnmower.

Jun 16, 2003 | 02:35 PM

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I'd never recommend re-using a header gasket, wouldn't even do that a lawnmower.

LS1 guys have been doing it for years. The factory gaskets are the way to go

Jun 16, 2003 | 03:02 PM

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I'd never recommend re-using a header gasket, wouldn't even do that a lawnmower.

LS1 guys have been doing it for years. The factory gaskets are the way to go

to clarify I mean I would not reuse a header gasket that was "used" already. Using a "new" GM gasket is fine as well.

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Jun 16, 2003 | 06:46 PM

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I just got my off road y pipe and it three large dents of bends on the top of the long ipipe. Can you check yours and see if your Y has similar dents.

Thanks,

Jon

nope, he made sure when he made it not to have them, it is spiced with two pieces and it's a smooth flowing transition into the Y The bends are something pretty common on custom Ypipes for some shops, some take a little longer and know better. truthfully how much flow effect is there with the bends...shrugs? who knows I just knew I didn't want them and he mentioned it before I said anything so I lucked out.

Jun 17, 2003 | 07:05 AM

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...I'd never recommend re-using a header gasket, wouldn't even do that a lawnmower.

Umm, No offense, but have you ever put headers on a LS1? I doubt it by your response...

The exhaust gaskets are not like any other gaskets out there and can easily be reused. I bought an extra set of GM gaskets when I did my header install and didn't use them... ended up with a nice set to hang on wall.

Jun 17, 2003 | 07:28 AM

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I reused mine as well and will reuse them again when I put on my hookers

Jun 17, 2003 | 08:52 AM

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I'd never recommend re-using a header gasket, wouldn't even do that a lawnmower.

LS1 guys have been doing it for years. The factory gaskets are the way to go

to clarify I mean I would not reuse a header gasket that was "used" already. Using a "new" GM gasket is fine as well.

Wrong again. The LS1 exhaust gaskets can be reused time and time again. No need to buy replacements.

Jun 17, 2003 | 09:08 AM

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Re: JET HOT LTS?

Just to jump on the pile...Wilwaxu and the others are correct...you can reuse the GM/LS1 gaskets again and again. I've had my FLP's on and off of the SS so many times I lost count, and I've re-used the stock gaskets every single time. They still seal perfectly.

I just installed a set of Hookers on my Z28 this past weekend and used the Gaskets that Hooker provided..however I kept the Stock gaskets just in case the Hooker gaskets don't work out (so far they are fine)