[00gtblk]

Got my headers installed now and i keep blowing my header gasket? Anyone know whats causing this? thanks

[Garhfer]

Use better gaskets?

[Invictus]

invest in some copper ones, I got some from summit for around 60-70 ish, never had any problems there after.

[superbeef1000]

Originally Posted by Invictus invest in some copper ones, I got some from summit for around 60-70 ish, never had any problems there after.

can you post a link to the ones you got ,,i have the same problem with my headers leaking

[SWEET2KSTANG]

i ordered percy header gaskets for mine. no problem yet, i havent had them on very long either.

[bossman2kgt]

Man thats gotta suck.......double check your torque on the heads. Let us know how it goes.

[the real shocker]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG i ordered percy header gaskets for mine. no problem yet, i havent had them on very long either.

i bought percey's as well.... installed in may and no problems.... and they are reusable

[raceruler03]

you use studs or bolts?

[mattstang]

how old are your gaskets if they are the paper type and if theyre not burned up you can pull them off soak them in water till they are wet but not sopping wet or separating then put them on tighten them down but dont crank down, like a turn to one and a half turns, to where it will seal after ran down then start the car let it warm up then turn it off let it cool tighten and repeat till the edges are completely dry


also tighten from inside out

[SWEET2KSTANG]

stock gaskets are metal

[mattstang]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG stock gaskets are metal

didnt know if he got a set that came with those paper type or fucked his up taking off the manifolds or got burned out by leaking

[Invictus]

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

those are the ones i bought from summit... the picture represented is not of the actual product but that link will fit your application. 45 bucks, not a bad investment. i'd also try some stg.8 locking header bolts. once you're done, you're done with that.

[superbeef1000]

Originally Posted by Invictus http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SCE%2D4046&N=700+ 4294908331+4294840044+4294924385+115&autoview=sku those are the ones i bought from summit... the picture represented is not of the actual product but that link will fit your application. 45 bucks, not a bad investment. i'd also try some stg.8 locking header bolts. once you're done, you're done with that.

thanx ,i have changed my header gaskets 3 times and they wont seal maybe these will will do the trick

[jivepepper]

I reused my stock studs, nuts, and gaskets over a year ago. So far it been fine. I also bought the headers used for 75 lol.

[matrixpuba]

use either the stock gaskets or a metal type only.

[00gtblk]

thanks for the help, i replaced the gaskets and now its running fine. I recommeded getting headers, i felt big increase. My friend has a 97 TA and we were dead even every race, now i beat him by 2+ car lengths with the long tubes

[SWEET2KSTANG]

congrats on the install, post a sound clip.

[02StangGToWNEr]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG congrats on the install, post a sound clip.

+1

[neckbonekat]

Originally Posted by 00gtblk thanks for the help, i replaced the gaskets and now its running fine. I recommeded getting headers, i felt big increase. My friend has a 97 TA and we were dead even every race, now i beat him by 2+ car lengths with the long tubes

'97 is pre LS1. It almost doesn't count. LOL
+2 on the sound clip. What exhaust do you have?