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Old 12-15-2017, 02:59 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 12-15-2017, 03:02 PM   #2
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Stock GM MLS hands down
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Old 12-15-2017, 03:14 PM   #3
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Old 12-15-2017, 03:20 PM   #4
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Thanks, stock was not what I was expecting but stock it is!

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Old 12-18-2017, 01:06 PM   #5
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I like the fel-pro header gaskets the best.
And they get bonus points for being available everywhere.
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Old 12-18-2017, 01:14 PM   #6
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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...
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Old 12-18-2017, 05:23 PM   #7
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Old 12-18-2017, 05:23 PM   #8
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Ive reused my originals twice.
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Old 12-18-2017, 05:31 PM   #9
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No kidding, I had no idea you could reuse a header gasket!
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Old 12-18-2017, 05:44 PM   #10
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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.
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Old 12-18-2017, 05:48 PM   #11
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These are metal..not paper like old header gaskets....LOL stock is good.
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Old 12-18-2017, 06:04 PM   #12
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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.
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Old 12-18-2017, 06:06 PM   #13
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I reused my OEM header gaskets, no issues here!
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Old 12-18-2017, 06:21 PM   #14
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Ditto, OEM by far...

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