OK so i have these 2 peice headers that KEEP ON BLOWING out the Gaskets (u know them cheap wafer ones they have)

1.
Q: I had my friend (that works at a a machine shop)make me a full gasket set out of Aluminum and its the same Thickness as the Shitty gaskets sent w/a catback system ,but solid so wont blow out (BAD IS THEY DONT FLEX) Nice job fit well havent tested u think its a good idea?
or i have to use something that sandwiches?


2.
Q: Can i just NOT run Gaskets on the On the 2 peice header but ONLY use the OEM copper gasket on the Header/Ex port if i have no leaks or will it mess or affect something wrong? im only wantin to eliminate the bottom 2 pre cat gaskets... NOT the ex port Gasket!!

3.
Q: Should i just weld the Damn Thing and Call it a day and when i need to work on that area to take the headers out imma be kickin myself in the ass??


Much help appreciated
THANKS TR

 

 

Those are Similar to the headers im Running in My Accord,
the Gasket #2 w/Dual port is the one im CONSTANTLY having Problems With...
the others OK

 

i gotta do this today (shit sounds like a VW) lol jk so i guess imma try the aluminum gaskets my friend machined for me, i dont see how it would hurt anything w/motor shift i really do need some GOOD motor mounts MAYBE thats my Problem, at accel motor tilts and (cheap)gasket wears out eventually blowing out,,(thats it! watson) problem solved,"I THINK"lol.. wow yall should make me a Tech. i'll keep u posted, they still sell that Mr Gasket Make ur own Gasket set @ advance ? i gotta see.. that would work too... post pics of the work for ya tonight could get crazy w/the welder//haha

 

fuck the gaskets.... your sig is amazing

 

The gaskets shouldn't blow out. I have never had one blow out on me when the header is installed correctly and bolts torqued correctly. If you are THAT worried about it though, I have made them out of a sheet of copper before and spray copper sealant on both sides. That worked well. Copper is much easier compressed and better sealing than aluminum.

 

^like he said if your blowing out a gasket you need to have your exhuast checked..your exhuast does not build up pressure to blow out a gasket..start there b4 wasteing money on special made gaskets

 

^ as they said, check it out first make sure its free flowing. If everything checks out ok, buy the make your own gasket stuff from autozone, it comes in like a 20x11 sheet and is real nice, I used it on a turbo set up, worked out awesome, and cheap. GL

 

Those work ok...the better one is the thick ass Mr.Gasket stuff.

 

Exactly what i did bro, what it is though is i did alot of work to the car and NEVER got Urethene or Performance Motor/Tranny Mounts..lol so when the "Tilt" would "FLEX" the Exhaust so,,,
i used the Aluminum Gaskets my friend made for me and use 1 peice of the MrGasket sheet on (Both) sides to make a good seal W/O loosing the Gap..

i took pics ill get em up ASAP for people "IF" they have the same issue..

But THANKS EVERYONE ITS "FIXED" Till somethin else happens..lol. or i stay off the pedal wich i cant like a crackhead,,lol thanks guys!! off to break somethin else on her.. lol

i want to keep this thread open if thats cool till i post pics for people to see, maybe it can help the next person....then close it