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mwright706 · 02-15-2020, 12:24 PM

OEM it is. Thank you guys. Kinda bummed I couldn’t do my install today. I assumed they came with gaskets, especially for the price the headers where. . I was even told they did but I guess he was talking about the RTV.

BAD DAB · 02-15-2020, 01:46 PM

Yes, OEM gaskets.

finatic · 08-17-2022, 04:32 PM

Will the OEM gaskets work on 2" headers?

SS_Dave · 08-19-2022, 12:18 PM

I used new OEM gaskets and ARP bolts even though the headers came with their own of everything. Just how I wanted to do it.

NOT A 45 · 08-19-2022, 01:20 PM

I've installed more sets of headers than I can count.....always have used and sometimes reused the factory gaskets without an issue. I do not however recommend the factory bolts. After enough heat cycles they are prone to break, usually flush. Invariably it always seems to be cylinder 7 all the way in the back and you have to remove the head to get it out.....not fun. Use ARP bolts and save the trouble. And no rtv on exhaust components. Nascar uses it and it does last for a while, but only for a while.

rdavis · 08-20-2022, 11:24 AM

My SW headers have been on my car for 4 years now. Used new oem gaskets no silicone. After one re torque after a few days then I haven't touched them in 4 years. Still look like the day I installed them.

02-15-2020, 01:46 PM	#16
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Yes, OEM gaskets. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-17-2022, 04:32 PM	#17
finatic Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Daytona Beach Fl Posts: 63	OEM exhaust gaskets Will the OEM gaskets work on 2" headers?

08-19-2022, 12:18 PM	#18
SS_Dave Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 269	I used new OEM gaskets and ARP bolts even though the headers came with their own of everything. Just how I wanted to do it. Last edited by SS_Dave; 08-19-2022 at 01:23 PM.

08-20-2022, 11:24 AM	#20
rdavis Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 121	My SW headers have been on my car for 4 years now. Used new oem gaskets no silicone. After one re torque after a few days then I haven't touched them in 4 years. Still look like the day I installed them. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS 6speed, Howards asa cam on 113lsa Stainless works LT's, NPP exhaust, Z28 Cai, 3.91 gears. Tuned by Blue Thunder 2 racing Lubbock Texas.

02-15-2020, 12:24 PM	#15
mwright706 Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Kentucky Posts: 18	OEM it is. Thank you guys. Kinda bummed I couldn’t do my install today. I assumed they came with gaskets, especially for the price the headers where. . I was even told they did but I guess he was talking about the RTV.

08-19-2022, 01:20 PM	#19
NOT A 45 Drives: 13 CAMARO 2SS LS3-04 SILVERADO LS3 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SOUTHERN MARYLAND Posts: 802	I've installed more sets of headers than I can count.....always have used and sometimes reused the factory gaskets without an issue. I do not however recommend the factory bolts. After enough heat cycles they are prone to break, usually flush. Invariably it always seems to be cylinder 7 all the way in the back and you have to remove the head to get it out.....not fun. Use ARP bolts and save the trouble. And no rtv on exhaust components. Nascar uses it and it does last for a while, but only for a while.