Which header gaskets to use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

El Campo · 05-25-2012, 06:49 PM

I have a set of Hooker Super Competition headers that I just got for my 535. It has Air Flow Research heads on it which I believe have D port exhaust shape. Do the regular Fel Pro header gaskets work fine on these? The welded portion on the inboard side of the header flange nowhere near matches the profile of the header gasket. In the past I always get exhaust leaks around the flanges no matter what I do but maybe I just don't know how to put a set of headers on the right way. I have some copper gaskets that I tried and they were even worse!

mbgmike · 05-25-2012, 06:56 PM

Remflex gaskets are good to 3000 degrees F. you will like them. We sell them but that does not mean we are prejudiced. they do work,

www.remflex.com

I know everyone will recommend others like dead soft aluminum and stuff. we sell everyones gaskets

El Campo · 05-25-2012, 10:15 PM

They sure do sound impressive! How much does a set of them run for BBC?

fastwillie 696969 · 05-25-2012, 11:04 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PHP-66011/ percy's

mbgmike · 05-26-2012, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PHP-66011/ percy's

hahaha we beat summit and jegs hands down on prices. We sell everything they do. Don't get me wrong I like them. I new Jeg in the 60's

mbgmike · 05-26-2012, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Campo

They sure do sound impressive! How much does a set of them run for BBC?

We sell them for around 35.00. I tell you what you want a set for free!!!! try them out and post how you like them

El Campo · 05-26-2012, 07:48 AM

I would be happy to do that! I'll tell everyone I know about them too!!! I'll post on the other forum I am on too!
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mbgmike · 05-26-2012, 09:14 AM

pm with your address. I will send a set asap..tell me which you want I will send

El Campo · 05-26-2012, 11:17 PM

Hmm not sure which ones I need! The ones AFR suggest are there "AFR 6858" which are round and have 2.130 inch holes. But my headers only have 1 7/8 primary tubes. I will call them on Monday and find out for sure which to use. Thank you again for the wonderful offer. I will be happy to pay the shipping on them if you let me

El Campo · 05-30-2012, 11:50 AM

Wow I am already impressed. They make a set of gaskets specifically for AFR heads! PN 2035. PM sent.
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05-25-2012, 06:49 PM	#1
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Which header gaskets to use? I have a set of Hooker Super Competition headers that I just got for my 535. It has Air Flow Research heads on it which I believe have D port exhaust shape. Do the regular Fel Pro header gaskets work fine on these? The welded portion on the inboard side of the header flange nowhere near matches the profile of the header gasket. In the past I always get exhaust leaks around the flanges no matter what I do but maybe I just don't know how to put a set of headers on the right way. I have some copper gaskets that I tried and they were even worse! __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

05-25-2012, 06:56 PM	#2
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Which header gaskets to use? Remflex gaskets are good to 3000 degrees F. you will like them. We sell them but that does not mean we are prejudiced. they do work, www.remflex.com I know everyone will recommend others like dead soft aluminum and stuff. we sell everyones gaskets

05-25-2012, 10:15 PM	#3
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Which header gaskets to use? They sure do sound impressive! How much does a set of them run for BBC? __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

05-25-2012, 11:04 PM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Which header gaskets to use? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PHP-66011/ percy's __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-26-2012, 07:48 AM	#7
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Which header gaskets to use? I would be happy to do that! I'll tell everyone I know about them too!!! I'll post on the other forum I am on too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

05-26-2012, 09:14 AM	#8
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Which header gaskets to use? pm with your address. I will send a set asap..tell me which you want I will send

05-26-2012, 11:17 PM	#9
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Which header gaskets to use? Hmm not sure which ones I need! The ones AFR suggest are there "AFR 6858" which are round and have 2.130 inch holes. But my headers only have 1 7/8 primary tubes. I will call them on Monday and find out for sure which to use. Thank you again for the wonderful offer. I will be happy to pay the shipping on them if you let me __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

05-30-2012, 11:50 AM	#10
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Which header gaskets to use? Wow I am already impressed. They make a set of gaskets specifically for AFR heads! PN 2035. PM sent. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!



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