headers installed but still problems

00gtblk · August 25th, 2007, 02:29 AM

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

Garhfer · August 25th, 2007, 02:31 AM

Use better gaskets?

Invictus · August 25th, 2007, 02:46 AM

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

superbeef1000 · August 25th, 2007, 02:54 AM

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 · August 25th, 2007, 09:32 AM

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

bossman2kgt · August 25th, 2007, 11:35 AM

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

the real shocker · August 25th, 2007, 09:45 PM

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 · August 25th, 2007, 10:04 PM

you use studs or bolts?

mattstang · August 25th, 2007, 10:19 PM

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 · August 25th, 2007, 10:37 PM

stock gaskets are metal

mattstang · August 25th, 2007, 10:42 PM

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 · August 26th, 2007, 02:17 AM

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 · August 26th, 2007, 11:59 AM

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 · August 27th, 2007, 03:17 AM

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 · August 27th, 2007, 04:58 AM

use either the stock gaskets or a metal type only.

00gtblk · September 5th, 2007, 01:53 AM

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 · September 5th, 2007, 03:10 AM

congrats on the install, post a sound clip.

02StangGToWNEr · September 5th, 2007, 03:12 AM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

congrats on the install, post a sound clip.

+1

neckbonekat · September 5th, 2007, 05:08 AM

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?

August 25th, 2007, 02:29 AM	#1
00gtblk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	headers installed but still problems Got my headers installed now and i keep blowing my header gasket? Anyone know whats causing this? thanks

August 25th, 2007, 02:31 AM	#2
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,793 iTrader: 0 reviews	Use better gaskets? __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

August 25th, 2007, 09:32 AM	#5
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	i ordered percy header gaskets for mine. no problem yet, i havent had them on very long either. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

August 25th, 2007, 10:04 PM	#8
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	you use studs or bolts? __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

August 25th, 2007, 10:37 PM	#10
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	stock gaskets are metal __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

August 25th, 2007, 02:46 AM	#3
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,354 iTrader: 0 reviews	invest in some copper ones, I got some from summit for around 60-70 ish, never had any problems there after.

August 25th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#6
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Man thats gotta suck.......double check your torque on the heads. Let us know how it goes.

August 25th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#9
mattstang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,761 iTrader: 1 reviews	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

August 26th, 2007, 02:17 AM	#12
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,354 iTrader: 0 reviews	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.

August 27th, 2007, 03:17 AM	#14
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	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. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

August 27th, 2007, 04:58 AM	#15
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	use either the stock gaskets or a metal type only. __________________

September 5th, 2007, 01:53 AM	#16
00gtblk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	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

September 5th, 2007, 03:10 AM	#17
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	congrats on the install, post a sound clip. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

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