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GEEo · 10-22-2011, 08:38 AM

Hey guys quick question I'm about to get my Headers installed and wus wondering if I need a new set of gasket for Headers or the stock ones are good enough? or should I get new OEM ones? cuz the my headers only came with some kind of a seal.

If I remember correctly someone here said that the Aftermarket ones leak and the stock ones are better? or do they mean OEM replacement?

faSSt · 10-22-2011, 08:44 AM

Stock is best! Some headers (like TSP) include a set of brand new stock gaskets but you will be fine to reuse the factory one's you already have on there.

The Stig · 10-22-2011, 08:48 AM

Yes stick with the OEM headers. Either reuse your current ones or buy a new set from a GM parts supplier.

GEEo · 10-22-2011, 10:04 AM

thanks guys!

blk5genss · 10-22-2011, 10:10 AM

Don't use the paper gaskets they suck!! I ran them bc they came with the headers I bought and ended up have to buy a new oem gasket for the driver side just to make it home then reused on old one for the other side!! Never thought my grandpa would be right, he always said "use the stock stuff till it breaks"!!

GEEo · 10-22-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blk5genss

Don't use the paper gaskets they suck!! I ran them bc they came with the headers I bought and ended up have to buy a new oem gasket for the driver side just to make it home then reused on old one for the other side!! Never thought my grandpa would be right, he always said "use the stock stuff till it breaks"!!

Paper ones?? Haven't heard of that. Can you post a pics of it?

Mine came with like a rubber in a tube that when it dries it forms as a gasket.

I think I'm just gunna reuse the stocks ones till they break.

The Stig · 10-22-2011, 01:18 PM

Good call. I wouldn't trust stuff that came in a tube

Juiced1 · 10-22-2011, 02:05 PM

+1 on reuseing the factory gaskets or new oem gaskets. The aftermarket gaskets are usually junk. And there is nothing more annoying then a header leak.

mgoodbar · 10-22-2011, 02:19 PM

+2 on factory gaskets... they are the best....

Anthony @ LG Motorsports · 10-22-2011, 02:24 PM

OEM gaskets. Just make sure to match the port on the gasket to the header port. GM has made both D shape and round port gaskets. Just make sure the gasket matches the exhaust you are putting on.

We have been using OEM header bolts and gaskets for years with zero issues.

Apex Motorsports · 10-22-2011, 03:57 PM

What they said. New OEM gaskets are what I recommend.

BowlingSS · 10-22-2011, 06:44 PM

I used the ones that came with my headers and so far they are working OK. I did keep the stock ones just in case.

Bill

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 10-22-2011, 06:47 PM

Yes the OE gaskets are best. I usually hit them with a quick coat of copper spray. There are some great aftermarket header bolts available too.

10-22-2011, 08:38 AM	#1
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	Headers Gasket. Hey guys quick question I'm about to get my Headers installed and wus wondering if I need a new set of gasket for Headers or the stock ones are good enough? or should I get new OEM ones? cuz the my headers only came with some kind of a seal. If I remember correctly someone here said that the Aftermarket ones leak and the stock ones are better? or do they mean OEM replacement?

10-22-2011, 08:44 AM	#2
faSSt Sold n' Sad Drives: 11 F150 Supercrew FX4 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cabot AR. Posts: 279 View My Garage	Stock is best! Some headers (like TSP) include a set of brand new stock gaskets but you will be fine to reuse the factory one's you already have on there. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS, SIM, 6M, HUD, 10% tint, black out lenses, SS emblems, TSP 304 LT's, Roto-Fab, MGW shifter, gto res, 8K BFXENON, HP Tuners, Redline Fluids. *Sold* Now in an 11' F150 supercrew FX4. Still addicted to the this forum

10-22-2011, 08:48 AM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Yes stick with the OEM headers. Either reuse your current ones or buy a new set from a GM parts supplier. __________________

10-22-2011, 10:10 AM	#5
blk5genss Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Anonio, Texas Posts: 574	Don't use the paper gaskets they suck!! I ran them bc they came with the headers I bought and ended up have to buy a new oem gasket for the driver side just to make it home then reused on old one for the other side!! Never thought my grandpa would be right, he always said "use the stock stuff till it breaks"!! __________________ TSP Cam 231/236 112 LSA,TSP UD,Fast 102 w/Ported TB,AirAid CAI,1 7/8 catted Stainless Power LT,3 IN MBRP 3 in Exhaust/180*,Spohn LTA's,Toe Links, Drag Bar,Diff bushings,Hurst shifter,Hendrix/DSS 1400HP Axles,Nitto NT555R's,Lethal Performance Custon Tune 480 RWHP 454 RWTQ!! Best run so far is 11.94@121 LPE 3.91's Coming soon NW 102, and DSS DS, then car should be complete!!!

10-22-2011, 01:18 PM	#7
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Good call. I wouldn't trust stuff that came in a tube __________________

10-22-2011, 10:04 AM	#4
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	thanks guys!

10-22-2011, 02:05 PM	#8
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	+1 on reuseing the factory gaskets or new oem gaskets. The aftermarket gaskets are usually junk. And there is nothing more annoying then a header leak.

10-22-2011, 02:19 PM	#9
mgoodbar White 2ss, LT, CAI, Tune Drives: 2010 L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: memphis Posts: 651	+2 on factory gaskets... they are the best....

10-22-2011, 02:24 PM	#10
Anthony @ LG Motorsports Drives: 1994 1LE / 2006 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,829	OEM gaskets. Just make sure to match the port on the gasket to the header port. GM has made both D shape and round port gaskets. Just make sure the gasket matches the exhaust you are putting on. We have been using OEM header bolts and gaskets for years with zero issues.

10-22-2011, 03:57 PM	#11
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	What they said. New OEM gaskets are what I recommend.

10-22-2011, 06:44 PM	#12
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I used the ones that came with my headers and so far they are working OK. I did keep the stock ones just in case. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

10-22-2011, 06:47 PM	#13
MRGOODWRENCH3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 670 View My Garage	Yes the OE gaskets are best. I usually hit them with a quick coat of copper spray. There are some great aftermarket header bolts available too.

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