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Offline spookie

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how to seal header gaskets
« on: October 29, 2023, 08:40:08 AM »
Stahl pattern zoomie headers,milled flat.What is the best way to seal gasket.What is your gasket choice? INjected on alcohol.
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Re: how to seal header gaskets
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2023, 09:12:07 AM »
i've found that it more in the type of fasteners than the gasket that lessens the chance of leakage, and flange thickness and support also help
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Re: how to seal header gaskets
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2023, 04:09:06 PM »
No gaskets
Hi-Temp red RTV
metal-to-metal

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Re: how to seal header gaskets
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2023, 04:27:14 PM »
Not sure you can get them for your headers. I use copper gaskets on my Hemi stuff. I have used the copper gasket maker by Permatex. Tip make sure it isd good a dry before firing or it will cover the side of the trailer and PIA to get off.
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Re: how to seal header gaskets
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2023, 01:15:29 PM »
Thanks for all the help.I will try Permatex copper.
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