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superdave1
08-23-2008, 10:05 AM
The factory gaskets do not line up correctly. Even if you cut them into 3 pieces the center hole is too large to seal around my headers. The header flange has a raised portion and the gasket barely covers it. Blown out 2 this week until I looked close. Where can you buy actual header gaskets?
SD

gotmudd
08-23-2008, 10:30 AM
knowing what you have: type of header, and motor would be helpful. most auto parts places should carry what you need, although if you know what you have for a header you should be able to do a google search. i searched google but not knowing what header you have or what motor you have, it is kinda hard to tell you where to go. i came up with a bunch of options, but they are header specific. google search: popular header gaskets and hit google search.

Yellowsplash
08-23-2008, 10:56 AM
You do not need to start a new thread everytime you post an update....like I said in the other thread, you can try getting ahold of hedman to see if they offer replacement gaskets for their headers.

superdave1
08-28-2008, 11:30 AM
You do not need to start a new thread everytime you post an update....like I said in the other thread, you can try getting ahold of hedman to see if they offer replacement gaskets for their headers.
Sorry.
I found a web site http://percyshp.com they sell XXCarbon gaskets that are burn proof. After I get them installed I'll repost how good they are. They also have soft aluminum gaskets that are supposed to last forever and you can reuse them forever!
SD

superdave1
08-30-2008, 07:22 PM
Got my gaskets from http://percyshp.com Thursday. Strangest looking exhaust gasket I've ever seen! It looks like felt stuck on each side of a metal plate. Installed them Friday and no more leak! The factory gaskest had the exhaust holes too large to fit my header flange. I would highly recommend these gaskets. They also have "soft" aluminum gaskets that last 4-ever. If you race and remove your headers often they appear to be the SHEEETS!!