header gaskets

**basballny2** · 09-05-2009, 02:54 PM

Can i re-use my stock header gaskets when I install my 1 3'4 kooks headers? If not where can i get some gaskets??

**devildogws6** · 09-05-2009, 03:00 PM

You dont want too!! you can get ones from advanced autoparts tho

**basballny2** · 09-05-2009, 03:14 PM

how come i dont want to? Not trying to sound sarcastic just trying to learn

Car only has 19k on it

**sunsetorangess** · 09-05-2009, 04:22 PM

The stockers hold up well, if there not bent or damaged you can re-use them, Just dont use paper gaskets, most people dont recommend that because of the chance they may leak. Personaly i have reused them on a few Long tube swaps but its your call.
J

**basballny2** · 09-05-2009, 05:14 PM

thanks for the info guys, kooks gave me some gaskets but there almost like.....hard foam???? i guess would be the best way to describe them .... would u say to use those or re-use my stock ones?

**sunsetorangess** · 09-06-2009, 05:10 AM

I would say check with your local dealer and pick up some stock gaskets but if you cant wait then i would re-use the old metal gaskets if they are in good shape...
Its your call though.
J

**BlackSS1** · 09-06-2009, 02:43 PM

You can reuse the stockers but honestly with $900 headers you should spend the $20 for new ones... GM gaskets are the way to go used or new

**blackSS01** · 09-06-2009, 07:58 PM

I re-used my old GM ones for 5 years without a leak. Could of re-used them again with my H/C build but decided they did their 8 year job. New ones cost me $17 a piece. Don't use that metal foam crap, or the stupid cork crap. GM FTMFW!!!!!