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Gonzo.ss · 01-13-2015, 01:11 PM

I wanted everyone's opinion. I have my header arriving on Saturday and want to have everything for install. Is the OEM gm. Gasket the best?

Also where can I find the o2 extenders for a l99.

Thanks

JANNETTYRACING · 01-13-2015, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo.ss

I wanted everyone's opinion. I have my header arriving on Saturday and want to have everything for install. Is the OEM gm. Gasket the best?

Also where can I find the o2 extenders for a l99.

Thanks

We suggest OEM gaskets on most quality header brands.

If the flange is not perfectly flat you may need a thicker softer gasket to seal it up.

I stock O2 extension harnesses, Not sure if that is what your asking.

Ted.

GONIF · 01-13-2015, 01:22 PM

OEM gasket and bolts ,is the best insurance against leaks .

SS Blinder · 01-13-2015, 01:30 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

here you go for the 02 wire extenders

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

header gaskets as well

Bo White · 01-13-2015, 01:32 PM

Yeah I even reused my factory gaskets. Didn't buy any.

Gonzo.ss · 01-13-2015, 02:26 PM

Thanks everyone, I will pick up the factory gasket. The headers are kooks 1 7/8 and off road pipes

Blue Thunder · 01-13-2015, 02:30 PM

I reused mine as well. No issues.

Gonzo.ss · 01-13-2015, 02:31 PM

just ordered everything via amazon. Be here Thursday hopefully installed by Sunday

JDP Sales · 01-13-2015, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo.ss

Thanks everyone, I will pick up the factory gasket. The headers are kooks 1 7/8 and off road pipes

GM gaskets are the way to go. Your Kooks headers should include the 02 extension harnesses.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Jason 98 TA · 01-13-2015, 03:06 PM

The Texas Speed headers only come with GM gaskets. They're by far the best.

I agree with the guys above I think your kooks will have the o2 extensions in the box.

Jason

ajp · 03-20-2015, 04:25 PM

My installer says the OEM gaskets were damaged during removal, he is putting on Kooks gaskets.

What is the worst case? Should I get OEMs and have them install at a later date?

Gonzo.ss · 03-20-2015, 05:22 PM

I ordered a new set of OEM and had them installed with the headers

VADER SS L99 · 03-21-2015, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajp

My installer says the OEM gaskets were damaged during removal, he is putting on Kooks gaskets.

What is the worst case? Should I get OEMs and have them install at a later date?

I think I would get some OEM gaskets. I have read where others have had leaks with the Kooks gaskets but that was back in 2010 when I was doing mine. Maybe the Kooks gaskets got better but if it were me I would get some new OEM's in there.

white1LE · 03-21-2015, 12:06 PM

Any GM dealership will have them in stock

01-13-2015, 01:11 PM	#1
Gonzo.ss Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 92	header gasket recommendations I wanted everyone's opinion. I have my header arriving on Saturday and want to have everything for install. Is the OEM gm. Gasket the best? Also where can I find the o2 extenders for a l99. Thanks

01-13-2015, 01:22 PM	#3
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	OEM gasket and bolts ,is the best insurance against leaks . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

01-13-2015, 01:30 PM	#4
SS Blinder Drives: 2011 SS (Sparrow Spearer???) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South of OKC, OK Posts: 707 View My Garage	02 extenders http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 here you go for the 02 wire extenders http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 header gaskets as well __________________ Black magic woman, don't turn your back on me baby! Last edited by SS Blinder; 01-13-2015 at 01:33 PM. Reason: info

01-13-2015, 01:32 PM	#5
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,094	Yeah I even reused my factory gaskets. Didn't buy any. __________________ 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

01-13-2015, 02:30 PM	#7
Blue Thunder Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicagoland, Illinois Posts: 250 View My Garage	I reused mine as well. No issues. __________________ 2014 Chevy Camaro 1SS/RS L99 377rwhp/396rwtq Stainless Power 1-7/8 headers, HF cats Magnaflow 3" tru-x cat back exhaust NicKey Dyno tune Bo White ported throttle body Elite Engineering Catch Can CAI air intake GM Strut Brace Bar JL Audio 12w3 sub, JX1000/1d amp CFD Carbon Fiber pistol grip TapShift shifter EGX rear window louvers 4500k HID head and fog lights

01-13-2015, 02:26 PM	#6
Gonzo.ss Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 92	Thanks everyone, I will pick up the factory gasket. The headers are kooks 1 7/8 and off road pipes

01-13-2015, 02:31 PM	#8
Gonzo.ss Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 92	just ordered everything via amazon. Be here Thursday hopefully installed by Sunday

01-13-2015, 03:06 PM	#10
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,670	The Texas Speed headers only come with GM gaskets. They're by far the best. I agree with the guys above I think your kooks will have the o2 extensions in the box. Jason

03-20-2015, 04:25 PM	#11
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	My installer says the OEM gaskets were damaged during removal, he is putting on Kooks gaskets. What is the worst case? Should I get OEMs and have them install at a later date? __________________

03-20-2015, 05:22 PM	#12
Gonzo.ss Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 92	I ordered a new set of OEM and had them installed with the headers __________________ Mods so far: Roto Fab intake. Vmaxx ported throttle body. Solo Axle back Kooks 1 7/8" LTH Catless 1LE diffuser SS Clones quad tips Apex CAI scoop Gloss black stripes, gills,bowties and bezels

03-21-2015, 12:06 PM	#14
white1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 880	Any GM dealership will have them in stock __________________ 13 ZL1 A6 LSX 427 with AGP Twin Turbos, E85 and Flex Fuel. Built and tuned by ADM Performance 1000rwhp