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Sep 13, 2016 | 07:02 PM

Bfg

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Manifold gasket

Is it necessary to place a gasket on the exhaust manifold or can I get away without one like it came from the factory?

Sep 13, 2016 | 07:08 PM

don71

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If the parts are not warped or badly pitted, you don't need a gasket.

Sep 13, 2016 | 08:16 PM

nsnarsk65cutlass

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No gaskets.

Sep 14, 2016 | 06:53 AM

My442

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If the exhaust manifolds have been freshly planed at the machine shop, no gaskets.

If not, I always use SCE copper gaskets to take up the imperfections.

Sep 15, 2016 | 05:35 AM

Olds64

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Quote:

Originally Posted by My442

If the exhaust manifolds have been freshly planed at the machine shop, no gaskets.

If not, I always use SCE copper gaskets to take up the imperfections.

x2

Buy yourself quality gaskets if you haven't had the manifolds machined.