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Re: to gasket or not to gasket, that is the question
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Re: to gasket or not to gasket, that is the question
After I put on the exhaust manifolds, I figured I would go with Ceramic plug wires that are 45 degree ones. I think they will clear and look the best once I have them all cut to length and dress in.
What do you guys think about the ceramic plug wires? I heard they handle the heat better than the silicone and other ones.
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Re: to gasket or not to gasket, that is the question
I've never used gaskets on factory ram horn manifolds. No leaks, no worries.
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Re: to gasket or not to gasket, that is the question
No gaskets for me, had good luck without them.
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I put the old 305 TPI in the truck back in late 80's with ram horns. Never used gaskets and never had a leak either.
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Re: to gasket or not to gasket, that is the question
Back to the gaskets. Another trick that works real well is the copper RTV. Skim coat it and it will make a great seal once its been heated once. I gave up on the metal gaskets on turbo motors and only use RTV between the turbo and manifold. Leak free without a single blown out gasket. Clean up is really easy also. A quick pass with a razor blade and the surface is clean. Nothing like when being used on the actual engine.
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Re: to gasket or not to gasket, that is the question
I've used copper rtv instead of gaskets on a set of turbo headers and it worked great
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Re: to gasket or not to gasket, that is the question
gaskets
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Re: to gasket or not to gasket, that is the question
Used Percy's seal-for-good when my stainless exhaust headers warped. Made of soft aluminium. Worked great no leaks - warning you have to tork about three times. Claim to be reusable;e.
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