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Apr 23, 2008 | 10:57 PM

1slowZinthe513

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Header Gasket

What are some good brand name header gaskets? I seem to always get a header leak with these crappy copper ones.

Apr 23, 2008 | 11:27 PM

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I've read people recommend felpro gaskets (get them at autozone).

Apr 24, 2008 | 01:04 AM

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Felpro # 1470

Apr 24, 2008 | 02:50 AM

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IMO steel gaskets should only be used surfaces which you know to be machined true. FPP-1406 are excellent gaskets for the price and can usually be found at about any parts store. I've never had one blow out.

Apr 24, 2008 | 07:35 AM

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I've heard really good things about the Percy's aluminum crush gaskets. They seem to seal the best and won't blow out like typical copper gaskets.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Percy's/760/66031/10002/-1

Apr 24, 2008 | 10:12 AM

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The Percys are really thin, and are hard to get in between the header and the block without bending or crushing them...other than that, they do seal pretty well and are guaranteed not to blow out, but after spending 50 dollars on header gaskets, I would hope the same thing.

Apr 24, 2008 | 01:23 PM

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thanks for the help guys

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