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zz430camaro · 12-15-2017, 02:59 PM

Who has the best header gaskets? I recently took off my headers and did notice a leak path on the gaskets, they were given to me with the Kooks headers and made from aluminum.

Punisher_ATX · 12-15-2017, 03:02 PM

Stock GM MLS hands down

sinisterlsx510 · 12-15-2017, 03:14 PM

Stock

zz430camaro · 12-15-2017, 03:20 PM

Thanks, stock was not what I was expecting but stock it is!

NikolaiD · 12-18-2017, 01:06 PM

I like the fel-pro header gaskets the best.
And they get bonus points for being available everywhere.

Punisher_ATX · 12-18-2017, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NikolaiD

I like the fel-pro header gaskets the best.
And they get bonus points for being available everywhere.

But they arent MLS and are one time use. The MLS is what most use and even turbo guys and are reusable...

Bo White · 12-18-2017, 05:23 PM

OEM

Bo White · 12-18-2017, 05:23 PM

Ive reused my originals twice.

zz430camaro · 12-18-2017, 05:31 PM

No kidding, I had no idea you could reuse a header gasket!

Punisher_ATX · 12-18-2017, 05:44 PM

Love the LS motors. You can reuse most of the gaskets if they are in good shape. In a pinch ive even copper sprayed and reused head gaskets to make a race.

christianchevell · 12-18-2017, 05:48 PM

These are metal..not paper like old header gaskets....LOL stock is good.

zz430camaro · 12-18-2017, 06:04 PM

LS is good stuff, I came from owning a 67 camaro with a 350 and thats all I need to say! I love the way old muscle cars look but in the end of the day they are really junk compared to new stuff.

SSEssence · 12-18-2017, 06:06 PM

I reused my OEM header gaskets, no issues here!

hammdo · 12-18-2017, 06:21 PM

Ditto, OEM by far...

-Don

12-15-2017, 02:59 PM	#1
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,498	Best Header Gaskets Who has the best header gaskets? I recently took off my headers and did notice a leak path on the gaskets, they were given to me with the Kooks headers and made from aluminum.

12-15-2017, 03:14 PM	#3
sinisterlsx510 Drives: 14 ss camaro summit white Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: bay area Posts: 463	Stock __________________ 2014 ss camaro Stainless works long tubes , rotofab cai , vararam wedge , muffler delete,cat delete ,resonator delete , x pipe 2019 sierra duramax 2500 all terrain x 2001 trans am Lsx 408 ci rebuild in progress(dead project) 1967 camaro Sbc 327.

12-15-2017, 03:20 PM	#4
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,498	Thanks, stock was not what I was expecting but stock it is! Last edited by zz430camaro; 12-15-2017 at 03:41 PM.

12-18-2017, 05:23 PM	#7
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,095	OEM __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

12-18-2017, 05:23 PM	#8
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,095	Ive reused my originals twice. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

12-15-2017, 03:02 PM	#2
Punisher_ATX Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Austin Posts: 439	Stock GM MLS hands down

12-18-2017, 01:06 PM	#5
NikolaiD Drives: 2002 M3, LS3, TR6060 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 31	I like the fel-pro header gaskets the best. And they get bonus points for being available everywhere.

12-18-2017, 05:31 PM	#9
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,498	No kidding, I had no idea you could reuse a header gasket!

12-18-2017, 05:44 PM	#10
Punisher_ATX Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Austin Posts: 439	Love the LS motors. You can reuse most of the gaskets if they are in good shape. In a pinch ive even copper sprayed and reused head gaskets to make a race.

12-18-2017, 05:48 PM	#11
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	These are metal..not paper like old header gaskets....LOL stock is good. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

12-18-2017, 06:04 PM	#12
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,498	LS is good stuff, I came from owning a 67 camaro with a 350 and thats all I need to say! I love the way old muscle cars look but in the end of the day they are really junk compared to new stuff.

12-18-2017, 06:06 PM	#13
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	I reused my OEM header gaskets, no issues here!

12-18-2017, 06:21 PM	#14
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Ditto, OEM by far... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577