Collector Gaskets
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From: Fort Rucker, AL
Collector Gaskets
I've ordered the Victor Nitroseal gaskets and so far have the header gaskets. I had to reorder the collector gaskets but I'm wondering if they are even necessary.
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From: Fort Rucker, AL
Originally Posted by Freightrain
Ya, they seem to get more abuse then manifold side.
If you dont have any in there, I guarantee LEAKS! That is unless exhaust is loud enough to cover them up...
If you dont have any in there, I guarantee LEAKS! That is unless exhaust is loud enough to cover them up...
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From: East TN.
Originally Posted by rusty70f100
I like those soft aluminum collector gaskets.
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I welded my '67 and '69 solid. They got in the way of the crossmember/clutch linkage anyway. I slipped on a reducer and slipped on exhaust pipe.
One less area to leak.
One less area to leak.
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From: Edgewood, Wa
Originally Posted by debestuss
I'd love to weld mine but I think it would hurt more than help. Just curious, what would red RTV do at the collector?
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by CrazyAirman
Burn out in two minutes..... If you want to use a goop, go to napa, and get a tube of accousti-seal, its in a white tube, and is a black tarry kinda stuff... we use it for exhaust stuff at work... just dont get any on yer fingers!
Originally Posted by rusty70f100
I like those soft aluminum collector gaskets.
I keep blowing through the POS mr. gasket paper ones at $5/set. Both sides were very badly gone. So, I bought some of those aluminum collector gaskets ($15/set) and one side worked and one side did not. Both of my collector flanges (on the header side) are bent because they are skinny, but the flanges on the exhaust pipe are thick and not bent.
With the aluminum ones, the passenger side leaks bad, (I can feel it). What else could I do to seal up the air gap. What about header wrap? Or heat tape or goop, or ARGH!!!
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Ya know. My FPA Headers came with ball-socket collectors have never leaked and don't need any gaskets :-)
Sorry, just had to jab back at all those that rib me for paying for these headers :- )
Seriously, these type of collectors might be something to consider.
Sorry, just had to jab back at all those that rib me for paying for these headers :- )
Seriously, these type of collectors might be something to consider.
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From: Edgewood, Wa
Hey Ceetwarrier....
I will get the Napa number off of a tube that I have on my box at work, and post it here tomorrow. Its funny the counter guy didnt know what you were talking about, since its a Napa branded product!
The ball fit that gtex speaks of is the absolutely BEST way to go, I dont see why more manufacturers dont go that way ( crappy 3 bolt flange cheaper to produce I guess...?) Its mostly only on higher end stuff, FPA, Stans( which I prefer to FPA... ONLY MY OPINION THO) Gibsons, etc.
I will get the Napa number off of a tube that I have on my box at work, and post it here tomorrow. Its funny the counter guy didnt know what you were talking about, since its a Napa branded product!
The ball fit that gtex speaks of is the absolutely BEST way to go, I dont see why more manufacturers dont go that way ( crappy 3 bolt flange cheaper to produce I guess...?) Its mostly only on higher end stuff, FPA, Stans( which I prefer to FPA... ONLY MY OPINION THO) Gibsons, etc.
