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Mar 8, 2008 | 06:56 PM

pitbulls20

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Header Gasket Recommendation

I was wondering what others have used for header gaskets and had good luck with. I wan't a set that will let me a while. I have the Sanderson Headers for the 400 2V heads. There are quite a few choices so I want to get something that is good. The entire exhaust system will be all new so no need to skimp now on the gasket.

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Mar 9, 2008 | 12:06 PM

mark a.

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You get what you pay for with them. Cheep ones are cheep.

Mar 9, 2008 | 01:42 PM

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I'm running Sanderson headers on my 400. Make sure you got the copper "adapter" plate-gasket from Sanderson, as those headers are probably for 4v heads and won't seal correctly to 2v heads. As for a gasket, I don't use any with mine. I used Permatex 598b as prescribed by Sanderson headers. I believe it has been rebadged as "ultra black" now. Check with Sanderson and see what they recommend. I have never had a leak as it seals up great!

EDIT: Read this article on Sanderson's website, they recommend Permatex "ultra black".

http://www.sandersonheaders.com/tech...stallation.php

Mar 9, 2008 | 04:06 PM

pitbulls20

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I am surprised they didn't ask or mention the head gasket to me. Well I guess tomorrow I will call them up to see about this adapter.

Mar 9, 2008 | 06:27 PM

53fatfndr

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Originally Posted by pitbulls20

I am surprised they didn't ask or mention the head gasket to me. Well I guess tomorrow I will call them up to see about this adapter.

I only realized it after I compared the old exhaust manifold surface to the header surface. The headers they use are for the 4v heads on a 351C. The bolt patterns are the same but the exhaust ports are larger and do not seal up correctly, thus the needed plates. The permatex they recommend for use as a gasket does work great, that much I can tell you. Good luck.

Mar 9, 2008 | 08:17 PM

danlee

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I have Sanderson FC-3 headers on my CHI-3V heads. I just use the high temperature silicone to seal them. No leaks.

Mar 9, 2008 | 09:29 PM

pitbulls20

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Well thanks for letting me know this. Tomorrow I will call them up and see how much this adapter will cost me. I just happen to have bought a tube of the Black RTV high temp gasket maker today so I have that already. Won't be long until I have the old truck running and sounding good.