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header gasket/ collector gasket #2780104
05/31/20 04:55 PM
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Who makes/sells a good quality header gasket for TTI headers 440 base engine part# please, RPM heads and 3 1/2 collector gasket.


New best 10.18 , 1.40 60 ft 496 Scott Brown built, street driven 3600 lbs,654 hp , 653 ft tq
Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: caper] #2780118
05/31/20 05:34 PM
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I use the Trickflow header gasket ,MLS style steel/aluminium ?
I use ebay copper coleector gaskets

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
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Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: caper] #2780131
05/31/20 06:31 PM
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Mr. Gasket ultra work really well for me up scope


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Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: Cab_Burge] #2780139
05/31/20 06:44 PM
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I don’t know the part number but I bought copper collector Gaskets from Summit years ago and they are still going strong on my Duster.


1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

Livin and lovin life one day at a time




Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: caper] #2780177
05/31/20 08:38 PM
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I like reflex, best header gasket I ever used. As mentioned copper is good for collectors.

Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: rickraw] #2780206
05/31/20 10:02 PM
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I second RicRaw on the Remflex gaskets. I have them on my wedge running hookers and Eddy Performer RPM heads. No leaks and lots of crush. Supposed to be reusable but I haven't tried that yet. They are pretty thick (~0.250") so if your fit is really tight, they might make things worse.


1972 Pro-Street 'Cuda, 500" Eagle stoker B Block, Eddy RPM heads, Victor Manifold, 850 Mighty Demon, Hemi 4 Speed, Dana 60 w/4.88 gears - Built by Hansen Racing Middlesex - NJ
Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: caper] #2780338
06/01/20 01:48 PM
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NW Chicago suburban area
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Regardless what brand, consider this:

Fiber only = very conformable but short life
Fiber-faced over perforated metal = conformable with long life
metal faced (flat of MLS): not very conformable for sealing; will last very long

I'm a former gasket engineer from a major company.


Mopar Mitch "Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers! Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!
Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: caper] #2780343
06/01/20 02:06 PM
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I buy the TTI Gaskets, they are the best exhaust gaskets I have ever dealt with.


68 Barracuda Formula S 340
Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: Bad340fish] #2780381
06/01/20 03:44 PM
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Only times I've had exhaust gasket problems, the actual cause was trying to seal mis-matched or warped surfaces.

Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: topside] #2780386
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Originally Posted by topside
Only times I've had exhaust gasket problems, the actual cause was trying to seal mis-matched or warped surfaces.


I agree with this. The other problem I've run into is bolts loosening. Locking header bolts are wonderful. That or safety wire. Also I've used wire connector star washers under the bolt head and nut.

Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: MoonshineMattK] #2780390
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Don’t you just love these guys that start a post and disappear.


1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

Livin and lovin life one day at a time




Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: pittsburghracer] #2780395
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I’ve used dead soft pure copper gaskets on headers and iron manifolds up


Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: pittsburghracer] #2780396
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Any gasket with a thin skim of copper rtv works great. Copper rtv and copper gaskets is bulletprofof and reusable. Just wire brush it off and re-apply the rtv each time you need to take it apart. My brother got this idea from some fuel altered guys who came here years ago as that is what they did with their race car.

Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: Neil] #2780504
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I didn't disappear, I had a very busy day. I picked a set of Fel-pro 1414 locally. and Mr gasket 3 1/2 collector gasket. I will put some high heat silicone on them. I will order the remflex gasket. Thanks guys, sorry for getting back late.


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Re: header gasket/ collector gasket [Re: caper] #2781175
06/03/20 06:43 PM
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There is no need for any silicone to be placed onto the fiber-faced gaskets... in fact, the Fel-pro gaskets have Teflon anti-stick coating applied so that they will not stick... and favors re-usage. The fiber facing will conform as long as there isn't a lot of warpage (as any gasket always wants flat straight surfaces to seal properly).


Mopar Mitch "Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers! Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!






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