JDub3

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Ok, I need help. I put some pacesetter headers on a couple years ago. I blew the header gasket, so I bought new ones off of summit and replaced them. Now I still have an exhaust leak on the driver side at each d port. Could it be that I just bought a bad gasket or would there be something worse like a warped head? If it is a gasket issue does anyone have a suggestion for a good set of gaskets? Thanks for any help.

96LT1355Z28

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Fel-Pro 1406 is what I've used for 2 years with Pacesetter headers, no leaks. They're available at any national chain parts store.

Spartan7

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Either the header flange is warped, or you're not tightening them enough. I also prefer Fel-Pro.

SS RRR

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What kind of gaskets?

stuart4185

i use the felpros too, anyone use the aluminium gaskets that are out there?

SS RRR

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Not unless you know surfaces are near perfect. Using a steel core gasket is far better when dealing with aftermarket headers where the flange may not be anywhere near as level than what stock exhaust manifold is.

JDub3

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I think mine were the aluminum core. I will try the felpros. Otherwise I'm guessing something is warped. Thanks for your help guys.

lt1needingboost

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felpros me 2

ahritchie

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I had the exact same issue with pacesetter mid-tubes....both copper and felpro gaskets leaked on the passenger side....of course the side which is hardest to get to The header flange was flat when we put a straight edge on it got some Earl's "pressure master" graphite foil gaskets and problem solved! My mechanic mentioned they are the nicest header gaskets he's ever seen lol.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-29DA3BERL/