Header gaskets?

[WH1]

I have new fact. exhaust manifolds on the way and I need new gaskets; anybody have any suggestions and part #'s? I priced a steel set ($25) and a Felpro with metal embedded in the gaskets ($6.00) from Advance Auto but I want the best I can get so they wont leak. Thanks.

 

[T- Type Tim]

Use the fel pro part #1400

 

[WH1]

Felpro 1400?

What type of material is this gasket made of and can I get it from a parts store?

 

[T- Type Tim]

Its not a metal gasket but it does have inserts around the exhaust ports. I got mine from BGC, but you can go to pep boys or any checker auto and order them with the part #. tHESE REALLY WORK A LOT BETTER THEN THE METAL ONES

 

[b4black]

Since you have new, unwarpped headers, do what the factory did, and DON'T use any gaskets. They won't leak.

 

[Twins]

The only way I've ever got my headers to seal is without gaskets.

Just my $.02

 

[Nocooler]

Felpro 1400's, or ATR coppers here

 

[1984grandnat]

What do you guys think about copper gaskets? Just thought I'd throw the option up there. Saw them in the Poston catalog. Never used them, but I agree with not using gaskets period, if possible.

 

[85t-type]

No gasket just a little high temp sealant. I can't get mine to seal using gaskets, and the passenger side isn't fun to do twice.

 

[TurboMike]

FelPro 1400's. No leaks, no problems, no failures, and i've even reused them multible times.

 

[WH1]

Thanks and what do.........

Thanks for the great input guys. I think I may try the Felpro 1400's just to be on the safe side. I just order an ATR 2.5 dp; hopefully this w/ the new fatory headers, crossover and ATR up will make a big difference over my current leaking ones. What do you guys think?