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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Question Header/Collector Gaskets

What's your guy's opinion on the best Header and collector gaskets? It just seems that everytime I put in new gaskets, they seem to leak with'in a matter of months. The header nor the flanges are warped either.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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I use cheap felpro header gaskets...never had a leak

for the collectors I have the aluminum ones, I use hi temp silicone on both sides
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Well, I don't think I have an exhaust leak at the header/head but I know I have a big exhaust leak were the Y pipe and the catback connect. There is a special clamp that came with the kit that leaks, and I also have a regular clamp on the catback that is fully tightend but is still really loose (The pipe will flex inside the other pipe). And I've noticed theres a small leak at the collector. It's a hooker exhaust system(headers, Y pipe, and catback) I plan on just replacing all gaskets. And Welding the peiced together.
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Get some percys dead soft aluminum gaskets, that may fix the problem
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Get some percys dead soft aluminum gaskets, that may fix the problem
I just picked up some Percy's about 5 minutes ago from Summit. Putting them on this weekend. I'll let you know how the quality is on them. Got the Percy's collector gaskets too.
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Get some percys dead soft aluminum gaskets, that may fix the problem
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