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Offline 35chevcoupe

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exhaust manifold gaskets
« on: May 19, 2019, 09:58:46 AM »
Just wondering what everyones using for exhaust manifold gaskets ?
Is there a steel shim gasket or just use what ever comes in the gasket set . My manifolds are getting a fresh machined cut on the face so they will be nice and flat .
Thanks in advance
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Re: exhaust manifold gaskets
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2019, 10:14:50 AM »
Machined flat, no gaskets.
Better heat transfer, less likely to crack, and no worry of leaks from deteriorating gaskets.
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Offline jmos4

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Re: exhaust manifold gaskets
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2019, 03:11:23 PM »
Hi,

You can use a smear of copper silicone to help any irregularities of the 2 surfaces.

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