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Old 03-31-2011 | 04:29 PM
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I'm going to be doing a BBK L/T and ORY install here in about a week or so to give my Z28 a little more bark. I know MLS is the go to gasket type for these, but is there a specific brand to look for? I work at a parts house, so I can get Felpro and Victor Reinz at a reasonable price and within a couple days. Is the GM MLS gasket worth the extra money?
Old 03-31-2011 | 04:33 PM
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Yes, but I just refused my stock ones and no leaks here
Old 03-31-2011 | 09:58 PM
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If you bought them new they come with decent gaskets. When I installed my trickflows I got some MLS gaskets but I couldve reused the ones that came with the headers they were still in good shape. I would buy some o2 sensor extension harnesses though.
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They are coming off a friends car who is going to a set of Kooks, so I'm getting a great deal. He gave me his set of gaskets that came with his headers, because he got a full gasket set. If I need them, I will purchase them but I don't see the point in spending the extra $40 if I don't have to.
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re use the stock ones other than paying for some good ones. do not use the paper gaskets most headers give u when u buy them u will have a leak within a month.
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