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#17152 11/27/2002 4:18 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 29 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 29 | I just bought a set of used full length headers from my buddy for my six and now I need to know what type of gasket I can use to install it. Can I use the stock 1 piece intake/exhaust gasket or is there a specific gasket just for headers on these engines? Any help would be appreciated.  :confused:
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1963 Chevy 1/2 ton fleetside w/'65 Pontiac 215 6cyl.(not the OHC engine!)
1950 Ford 2 door sedan-project
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#17153 11/27/2002 5:55 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 687 | Depends on what type six you have. Do you have one of the later chevy 6s (230/250/292)? If so, then FelPro 9786 (?) should work for you. It's a metal embossed gasket that inline racers apparently have used successfully. According to Leo Santucci's "Inline Power Manual", it holds up best for all applications.
If you have another series six then maybe someone else can offer up a good choice.
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#17154 11/27/2002 6:05 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 29 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 29 | Thanks for the info. The engine I have is a Pontiac 215 out of a '65 Tempest. It's the exact same engine as the Chevy 230/250/292 but it has a slightly smaller bore. Everything for a Chevy six bolts up to this engine.
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1963 Chevy 1/2 ton fleetside w/'65 Pontiac 215 6cyl.(not the OHC engine!)
1950 Ford 2 door sedan-project
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#17155 12/03/2002 8:21 AM | Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 499 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 499 | The stock gasket will leak from the get-go. The Felpro gasket's (three pieces - 2 exhaust, 1 intake) from will set you back $30 and will last about a week. They are also a real pain to put on unless you have four hands or you have replaced all the bolts with studs. I use one from PAW. TDP-4268, about $7. One piece, looks cheap, but seals and lasts. I used studs for all the manifold bolts. The locating pins on both ends are threaded in. Put studs there too.
'67 GMC 3/4 292 4spd
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#17156 12/09/2002 11:04 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 29 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 29 | :confused: Can I just get away with using the stock 1-piece intake/exhaust gasket with my headers? I tested it out and everything bolts up OK.
LET'S GO ISLANDERS!!!
1963 Chevy 1/2 ton fleetside w/'65 Pontiac 215 6cyl.(not the OHC engine!)
1950 Ford 2 door sedan-project
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#17157 12/09/2002 11:58 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 687 | 63,
The FelPro 9786 is a one piece gasket. Leo Santucci swears by it and he's an inline racer. I'm with him.
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