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Aug 21, 2008 | 07:15 PM

clwz28

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Copper header gaskets

Are copper header gaskets really good?I just bought a new set of pacesetter lts and they came with copper gaskets,I have always used fel-pro and have never had leaks on other small blocks.

Aug 21, 2008 | 07:19 PM

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For sure..got copper on mine and they have sealed up great with no leaks.

Aug 21, 2008 | 08:35 PM

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i bought fel pro copper gaskets before i received my mac mids which also came with copper gaskets. i used the fel pro but they were pretty much the same

Aug 21, 2008 | 08:43 PM

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i used the ones that came with my mac mids and haven't had a problem for about 8k now.

Aug 21, 2008 | 08:45 PM

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i also recommend using some like permatex copper create a gasket with them. it gets a nice stick to them and can be helpful on installation

Aug 21, 2008 | 09:51 PM

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^+1 that copper gasket spray is good stuff, put it on two different cars with gaskets that came with the headers (bbk lt's and mac mid's)

Aug 21, 2008 | 10:39 PM

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from my experience copper header gaskets really suck. 5 out of 8 cylinders leaked even after retorquing after heat cycles. I use Mr Gasket

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Aug 21, 2008 | 11:37 PM

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Stockers or Felpro, never had any problems with blow outs or anything...

I do use locking header bolts all the time though (even if its other people, I make them get em'

), that could also help...