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fldrummer · 03-09-2011, 09:17 AM

I'm switching to long-tube headers tomorrow and have already reused my stock gaskets once when I installed my shorties (back when I had only a few thousand miles on the car; I have 30K now). Do you think I'll be okay reusing the stock gaskets again or should I get a new pair? If going new, does anyone know where I can get new ones and what types to avoid? Thanks for any input.

tman52804 · 03-09-2011, 11:00 AM

What material are the factory gaskets? Copper, etc?

Oxtar41 · 03-09-2011, 11:11 AM

Just spend the few bucks and get new ones, Dont want to be installing headers a third time because of a gasket that leaks. Just my .02.

2010 2-Tone · 03-09-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxtar41

Just spend the few bucks and get new ones, Dont want to be installing headers a third time because of a gasket that leaks. Just my .02.

Absolutely go to the dealer and buy factory gaskets. From everything that I have read and done they are the best.

boat rx · 03-09-2011, 11:32 AM

get a hold of me.I have a new set you can have.

fldrummer · 03-09-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

Absolutely go to the dealer and buy factory gaskets. From everything that I have read and done they are the best.

Thanks. I decided to do just that. 'Just got back from the stealership w/ a new set. A bit pricey for a couple pieces of metal, but if it saves me from having to re-install the headers down the road or, worse yet, get stuck w/ a leak during install, I guess it's worth it.

fldrummer · 03-09-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by boat rx

get a hold of me.I have a new set you can have.

Darn; 'wish I would've posted this earlier. I was just down in Miami last night! Oh well!

Sack Rat 2SS · 03-09-2011, 03:02 PM

You might also take a large flat file and file lengthwise down the header flange to aid you in determing if the flanges are flat and not warped. If warped no gasket will prevent leakage. Good Luck

Alain · 03-09-2011, 04:13 PM

Yeah the OEM ones are pretty darn good from what I've read and heard. I reused mine when I went to long tubes.

03-09-2011, 09:17 AM	#1
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,352	Header install: reuse gaskets a 2nd time? I'm switching to long-tube headers tomorrow and have already reused my stock gaskets once when I installed my shorties (back when I had only a few thousand miles on the car; I have 30K now). Do you think I'll be okay reusing the stock gaskets again or should I get a new pair? If going new, does anyone know where I can get new ones and what types to avoid? Thanks for any input. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

03-09-2011, 11:00 AM	#2
tman52804 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 169	What material are the factory gaskets? Copper, etc? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 3" MagnaflowComp Series Exhaust Airaid CAI MGW Short throw shifter Kooks LT Headers/Hi flow Cats Vmax TB

03-09-2011, 03:02 PM	#8
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	You might also take a large flat file and file lengthwise down the header flange to aid you in determing if the flanges are flat and not warped. If warped no gasket will prevent leakage. Good Luck __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

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Oxtar41 Drives: 700 rwhp 2010 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garage.. Posts: 803	Just spend the few bucks and get new ones, Dont want to be installing headers a third time because of a gasket that leaks. Just my .02.

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boat rx Drives: 2010 2ssrs Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 205	get a hold of me.I have a new set you can have.

03-09-2011, 04:13 PM	#9
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	Yeah the OEM ones are pretty darn good from what I've read and heard. I reused mine when I went to long tubes.