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Mar 28, 2014 | 05:07 PM

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best header gaskets??

hey guys what do you think is the best header gasket? I was thinking about multi-layer steel? any info will be great! brands and part # also will help a lot.

Mar 28, 2014 | 05:12 PM

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OEM GM exhaust gaskets work great, cant go wrong with them. They are a multi layered steel gasket.

Mar 28, 2014 | 06:15 PM

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yea that's what I think to, but just wanted to hear from people who used them

Mar 30, 2014 | 05:43 PM

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The GM steel gaskets are what I use along with stage 8 locking header bolts. No problems with exhaust leaks at the headers

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Apr 2, 2014 | 05:04 PM

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Stock GM MLS gaskets.

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Apr 3, 2014 | 02:20 PM

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I run the stock GM MLS gasket and love it. AND they were used when I put them on and they sealed right up. Work great. Eric L

Apr 3, 2014 | 02:22 PM

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Let me join the parade. The stock GM gaskets here. They are very good.

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Apr 4, 2014 | 07:48 PM

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I have the stage 8 bolts, getting rid of them though. Going to go with the ARP studs. Those locking clips are a pita to work with and I haven't found a place where I can order replacements.

Apr 5, 2014 | 01:44 AM

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selling the stage eights ?

Apr 22, 2014 | 09:06 PM

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Im in for the oem multilayers, why spend more than you have too

Apr 23, 2014 | 10:35 AM

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Exhaust gaskets . . . Port-Matched or just throw'em on ?

Apr 30, 2014 | 11:24 AM

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Exhaust gaskets . . . Port-Matched or just throw'em on ?

Unless you're running 2" primaries there's no need to open up the gaskets anymore. The stock GM MLS gaskets are just a hair bigger than 1-7/8" on the primary openings.

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May 2, 2014 | 06:46 AM

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As above.

I just took off Felpro gaskets after a year because it blew out. Went back to stock GM MLS gaskets. That sucked.

May 4, 2014 | 12:56 PM

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+1 for oem

May 15, 2014 | 01:32 PM

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I have the stage 8 bolts, getting rid of them though. Going to go with the ARP studs. Those locking clips are a pita to work with and I haven't found a place where I can order replacements.

I use a lock washer called NordLoks on all my headers, they work great and have never came loose.