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  1. 04-03-2014 06:53 PM #1
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    What is working good for you guys as far as header gaskets go?? i need to replace them on my coupe and there are so many to pick from... my friend tells me he has good luck with fel-pro.. running stock heads on a small block 350..
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    Felpro or Mr Gasket ..If you have a good match they should last a good long time
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    Others will offer a different opinion, but everything I've put headers on has been with stock fel-pro gaskets with little or no problems.
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    felpro is what i use dry but i seen guy put hi heat red rtv on them if header or head or both sides if the finish is not very good
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    Earl's Performance Pressure Master Header Seals - http://www.summitracing.com/search?S...eader%20gasket They're an aluminum "holder" with grafoil type seals that you can replace if you ever need to.
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    Thanks guys for the in put... and Roger i looked at those tonight but weren't sure if they held up ok... looks like they would do the job.. the part # i was also looking at from summit was ms94054 made by fel pro ....
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    It would also be a good idea to invest in a set of Stage 8 locking fasteners if you have not done so already.
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    I like copper gaskets and the Stage 8 are now my default with headers.
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    I've used the copper gaskets for the last ten years or so and IMO they are with the extra money....had to snug up a couple but never needed to replace them.


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    Thanks Lynn got some on order..
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