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510.86.notch
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I'm getting ready to put these BBK equal length headers on.Whats a good gasket?also what header bolts do you recommend?Being installed on a stock 86 gt.thanks in advanced.
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Egocentric
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Any gasket, doesn't really matter. Just don't fudge it up sliding it over the header bolts.
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epic4444
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Ive burned through 2 cheap header gaskets, so no there not all the same, get the high heat ones, its lasted me a lot longer than the other 2
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510.86.notch
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Originally posted by epic4444:
Ive burned through 2 cheap header gaskets, so no there not all the same, get the high heat ones, its lasted me a lot longer than the other 2
Yea,That's what I figured.I wouldn't want to do it twice.how about bolts?stock ones fine?thanks for the input.
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89 mustang.4cyl5speed.
87 thunderbird turbo coupe-sold
86 mustang GT hatch-sold-kinda
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510.86.notch
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Originally posted by Wrenchin:
Any gasket, doesn't really matter. Just don't fudge it up sliding it over the header bolts.
I will definitely be careful there.thanks.
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84 mustang svo
89 mustang.4cyl5speed.
87 thunderbird turbo coupe-sold
86 mustang GT hatch-sold-kinda
86 mustang coupe-sold
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triple b
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i like the aluminum one from autozone called percys brand
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wilit
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Percy's. They're expensive, but worth it.
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510.86.notch
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Originally posted by triple b:
i like the aluminum one from autozone called percys brand
Ok thanks.I'll check them out.
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FivePTSlow
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Originally posted by 510.86.notch:
I'm getting ready to put these BBK equal length headers on.Whats a good gasket?also what header bolts do you recommend?Being installed on a stock 86 gt.thanks in advanced.
Percy's Dead Soft Aluminum are the only header gaskets I use anymore. Never leaks and is re-useable. My last Mustang started off with stock headers that would not stop leaking, so I tried these and they worked. Then I went to JBA Shorty headers and re-used the gaskets. Still no leaks. Then I switched to bbk long tube heads and re-used the gaskets again. Still no leaks. Not bad for $30
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510.86.notch
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Originally posted by 510.86.notch:
I'm getting ready to put these BBK equal length headers on.Whats a good gasket?also what header bolts do you recommend?Being installed on a stock 86 gt.thanks in advanced.
Percy's Dead Soft Aluminum are the only header gaskets I use anymore. Never leaks and is re-useable. My last Mustang started off with stock headers that would not stop leaking, so I tried these and they worked. Then I went to JBA Shorty headers and re-used the gaskets. Still no leaks. Then I switched to bbk long tube heads and re-used the gaskets again. Still no leaks. Not bad for $30
damn ok sounds like percy it is.thanks alot.what about the header bolts?any suggestions?
[ May 28, 2012, 04:07 PM: Message edited by: 510.86.notch ]
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84 mustang svo
89 mustang.4cyl5speed.
87 thunderbird turbo coupe-sold
86 mustang GT hatch-sold-kinda
86 mustang coupe-sold
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triple b
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stock or auto zone use blue thread locker
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Remflex gaskets work excellent as well.
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510.86.notch
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thanks guys.got the percy's gasket.
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91 mustang coupe
84 mustang svo
89 mustang.4cyl5speed.
87 thunderbird turbo coupe-sold
86 mustang GT hatch-sold-kinda
86 mustang coupe-sold
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norcalfiddy
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regular header bolts work fine. stock ones work but had to get a wrench in there to tighten down. i know kragens sell some for cheap, the mr gasket ones, just make sure to use thread locker.
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FivePTSlow
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Mr gasket bolts have always worked well for me. Theyre inexpensive and most auto parts stores carry them
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remflex takes a pro or a decent guy to install them, last gasket ull buy! ive tried the percys and the other aluminum, copper, silcone,etc. the bolts still come loose and ive had some minor leaks from them and everything else. i do have horrible luck where some stuff might work for the next guy, but it dont matter with the remflex.
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JZTRK
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Remflex and a set of locking header bolts
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