Header Gaskets

**tav8ws6** · 03-11-2007, 04:47 PM

I was wondering what type of gaskets are the best to use. the copper gaskets pacesetter sends or the rubbery plastic ones they send. should i get new stock replacements OR should i use the ones that are with my headers on my motor already

thanks

**juiced99ws6** · 03-11-2007, 05:06 PM

i reused the ones I had and have no leaks. I believe alot of people just use the factory gaskets

**tav8ws6** · 03-11-2007, 05:09 PM

stock gaskets are paper ones, right? im almost positive they are

**juiced99ws6** · 03-11-2007, 05:24 PM

guess not

**89LX** · 03-11-2007, 05:36 PM

I used Percy's on my 2000 Z28. They are about $37.00. Multi layer and form (compress) to any imperfections and sealed great. I read nothing but good reviews and wanted what others thought was the best regardless of price (within reason). Did not want to continually re torque or weird ticking noises.

**BlackLT1Z28** · 03-11-2007, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by tav8ws6

stock gaskets are paper ones, right? im almost positive they are

No, stock gaskets are metal. Paper gaskets are a bad idea. Buy OE metal metal ones.

**Mr. Luos** · 03-12-2007, 03:30 AM

Always gotten new GM gaskets.
They are the multi-layer steel (MLS) ones.

**Orange99z28** · 03-18-2007, 08:01 PM

i'm gonna attempt to change my header gasket in a few days, ordered it from fred beans. any advice? i'm plannin on goin in from the bottom and hopefully not take anything else off.

**BlackLT1Z28** · 03-19-2007, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by Orange99z28

i'm gonna attempt to change my header gasket in a few days, ordered it from fred beans. any advice? i'm plannin on goin in from the bottom and hopefully not take anything else off.

Yeah, good luck going in from the bottom, considering the heads are at the top of the engine. I suggest taking the y-pipe off the collectors so you can move the headers away from the heads to swap out gaskets. You may need to remove some things to get enough clearance to get to the bolts too.