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Header and sidepipe Gaskets
Hello,
I am looking for header and side pipe gaskets for a 427 FE. What do you guys use for these gaskets. Also, what bolts do you use for sealing the sidepipes for the headers. I have tried SS bolts but they seems to break when I disassemble the side pipe. Thanks |
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Go to performance parts place an get the copper header gaskets for an FE motor and get the 1 inch header bolts, copper gaskets are the best.
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or do you mean A performance parts place. Can you provide a web address. |
head gaskets
I tried the copper gaskets on a small block. They did not work. Leaked everywhere. I bought a set of laminated aluminum gaskets and they work great. No leaks. I've reused them a couple of time and still no leaks. I like them.
Dwight P.S. The header gasket worked so well that I bought a sheet of laminated aluminum (.048) and made my sidepipes to header gaskets. I made a pair for Lainhart's 427 Unique this summer. We have 180 miles on it so far but will not know about the gasket for a long time. Mine has 5,000 or 6,000 miles on them and are holding up to the pressure of a small block. (insert smillie face) |
gaskets
i use remflex. i even had them make the collector gaskets too. even got a partnumber so when i re-order for my customers or i , i just give them that.:D
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if you search under Graphite you will find some good gaskets for headers / exh.
Copper gaskets are expensive and easily messed up! |
Earl's reusable gaskets have an aluminum frame with graphite inserts.....BEST I ever found!!:D
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I've tried the copper on mine, they leaked.
Currantly using graphite I got from Hooker. Two years with not leaks. If I had to buy another set, I'd get Victor "nitroseal" you can get them thru "CarQuest" Here's part #'s http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182...rmance+Gaskets Description- http://mahleclevite.com/p_performance_gaskets.asp |
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I use no gasket, however, my header flanges are 3/8" thick and flat. I do apply a silicone-like sealer though.
The sidepipes are slip-in and fairly unrestrictive. If you have too much backpressure they may leak at the slip joint. Dom |
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