Blew out a header gasket today..Any recommendations?

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Dec 18, 2012 | 06:40 PM

oakley6575

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Blew out a header gasket today..Any recommendations?

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Do you guys have any recommendations on what header gaskets to go with? I either have Fel Pro or the ones supplied with the headers in right now. They lasted around 10,000 miles. What are you guys using?

Dec 18, 2012 | 07:21 PM

99 2500

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Stock gasket is best.

Dec 18, 2012 | 08:07 PM

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I've used my stock gaskets 3x now and no problems...

Dec 18, 2012 | 08:20 PM

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I have a gauge for that

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Stockers

Dec 18, 2012 | 08:36 PM

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Stockers here as well.

Dec 18, 2012 | 08:45 PM

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Stock gasket is best.

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Stockers

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Stockers here as well.

Agreed!!!

Dec 18, 2012 | 11:25 PM

oakley6575

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Thanks boys! I will go down to the dealer tomorrow

Blew out a header gasket today..Any recommendations?

Blew out a header gasket today..Any recommendations?

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