Header gasket ?s
08-29-2007, 10:00 PM
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Header gasket ?s Hey guys I will be running stock GM new manifold gaskets for my PS headers that I recieved today. On the stock GM gaskets there are three little tabs that stick out from underneath can I go ahead can cut those 3 little tabs off? I also need to drill 2 new holes in each header gasket is this correct? The stock GM gaskets go on the way where it says manifold side right? Thanks Devin
08-29-2007, 10:19 PM
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Trying to use manifold gaskets with headers is a mistake. Tried it with a buddy's car. Punching the extra holes ruins the gasket almost instantly. If you are doing headers, use header gaskets.
what should I use?
08-29-2007, 10:31 PM
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Take them back. It's a waste of time I'm tellin ya. Advance seems to carry some speed parts. They will probably have some header gaskets. Just get a D port gasket. Anything really is good if you do it right. (That is if it's the right application.)
08-29-2007, 10:34 PM
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You don't want to do that man. Get yourself a set of percy's seal 4 good gaskets, install them and forget about them. I'm very pleased with the percy's on my car.
08-30-2007, 03:20 PM
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Well I am curious to see what happens if you use GM gaskets. I have PS as well and cannot get them to seal. I have tried every kind except GM and Fel-Pro gaskets. If they were inexpensive I think you should try them. But I am no expert.
08-30-2007, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by My94TransAm
Well I am curious to see what happens if you use GM gaskets. I have PS as well and cannot get them to seal. I have tried every kind except GM and Fel-Pro gaskets. If they were inexpensive I think you should try them. But I am no expert.
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08-30-2007, 11:16 PM
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I've tried embossed copper gaskets and they didn't seal so good. A few cylinders were sealed, but the rest just didn't crimp too well. I didn't feel like buying new gaskets, so I used the asbestos ones that came with my PS and they're great! No leaks at all!
08-30-2007, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bones Z28
You don't want to do that man. Get yourself a set of percy's seal 4 good gaskets, install them and forget about them. I'm very pleased with the percy's on my car.
