Header question/problem

[Memphis]

Ok, whats the best header bolts and gaskets to use....and is there ANY way to keep from blowing the damn things out every few months?!?!?! SBC btw, I'm tired of replacing/tightening the bolts and/or gaskets so often!

[Dr.Buick]

copper rtv ftw

[Ricky Bobby]

ive had good luck with the copper gaskets have reused them on some of my derby applications and still not leak after 4yrs of in and out of cars and taking headers on and off but it is just a derby motor lol :goof

[WickedSix]

ive had good luck with the copper gaskets have reused them on some of my derby applications and still not leak after 4yrs of in and out of cars and taking headers on and off but it is just a derby motor lol :goof

this...had a set on two 4x4 trucks both had studs for manifolds on exhaust...never had a tick or a hiss out of them... i think they were called dead soft copper or something back when I bought them...

[DR.FORD]

I NEVER buy headers that the flange is so thin that they need gaskets-
High quality headers and heat RTV, thats it!
Over 2000hp with NO header gaskets-FTW

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

Percy's dead soft gasket and split lock bolts and you're done with'er.

[Ricky Bobby]

I NEVER buy headers that the flange is so thin that they need gaskets-
High quality headers and heat RTV, thats it!
Over 2000hp with NO header gaskets-FTW

i dont have ur bank roll, that heat RTV is expensive :rolf

[jbiscuit]

I had issues too with my on my 327 Matt. Fel Pro blue manifold gaskets with the High Temp RTV around the ports. Not a leak since.

[juicedimpss]

red rtv only.
you can add a dab to the threads of the bolts to keep them from rattling loose as well

[DR.FORD]

gaskets are gay...

[DurtyKurty]

Safety wire is another way to keep temperamental bolts in.

[NitrousPig]

Gaskets are gay...by the way you can get away with using black in a pinch!

[Reverend Cooper]

the lock bolts are the ticket if your using gaskets

[Sprayaway Fox]

Put a bead of Hi Temp all around header flange. Let sit a night and bolt them on. No leaks ever.

[TransAm12sec]

gaskets are gay...

lol!


I like locking header bolts, but not the kind that have a Allen screw in the middle to expand the bolt! Those would would seem to corrode in a season. Maybe not, but that's my thought.

Good:
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog/summaries/s222.jpg

Bad:
http://image.superchevy.com/f/technical/additionaltech_perfdir/other/9422000+w200/sucp_0403_07_z+splitlock_locking_fasteners+.jpg

[scottie K]

I NEVER buy headers that the flange is so thin that they need gaskets-
High quality headers and heat RTV, thats it!
Over 2000hp with NO header gaskets-FTW

i rarly use gaskets ... RED RTV>>>> ONLY you would be suprised