header gaskets for 86-93 BBK equal length shorties?

stanger8172 · 10-10-2001, 10:51 PM

What are the right header gaskets for the above named? They are going on the stock 302 block. Me and three other buds installed these headers and we all about lost our religion installing them, lol.

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'91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

84-GT · 10-10-2001, 11:23 PM

headers always seem to be a pain in the *** to install....

but a header gasket is the same as the exh manifold gasket!

just gotta be sure to get ALL of the old gasket off or you'll get a leak!! I had to use a dremel to remove the old gasket sealed to the heads on mine..

always check the bolts after a few miles to be sure they are still tite!!

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84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley..

never enuff & always learning..

the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

stanger8172 · 10-11-2001, 12:01 AM

If I go near those headers right now I am going to pop on them, j/k!

My old gaskets for the stock manifold aren't open enough and are actually smaller then the wider BBK headers.

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'91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

91evilstang · 10-11-2001, 12:04 AM

I have had great luck with mac copper header gaskets.What sold me on them is they claimed to be reuseable and i am always fooling with stuff.They seal up great its impossible to blow one out and i have tested the reuseability and once again they preformed flawlessly.I paid $24 and a local speed shop carries them but lots of mail order places carry them as well.

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91GT Flowmaster 2 chambers,off road H pipe,mac equalength headers,F303 cam,high lift valve springs ,svo 1.6 roller rockers,19*timing,410's,BBK cold air kit,hurst shifter, Pullys,World class T5 MSD 6al box. Ran 13.5@101 with stock headers and air box.

MikeWeber · 10-11-2001, 04:50 AM

Try the Fel-pro 1415 gasket.

1BAD89 · 10-11-2001, 09:55 AM

You could just get some from BBK, or go to your local performance shop, they should have them. Also use some kind of light thread lock on all the bolts. If not they'll eventually come out 2 or 3 at a time.

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1989 GT, not stock.

2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.4's bone stock.

1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

10-10-2001, 10:51 PM	#1
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	header gaskets for 86-93 BBK equal length shorties? What are the right header gaskets for the above named? They are going on the stock 302 block. Me and three other buds installed these headers and we all about lost our religion installing them, lol. ------------------ '91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

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10-10-2001, 11:23 PM	#2
84-GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goin somewhere, USA Posts: 215	headers always seem to be a pain in the *** to install.... but a header gasket is the same as the exh manifold gasket! just gotta be sure to get ALL of the old gasket off or you'll get a leak!! I had to use a dremel to remove the old gasket sealed to the heads on mine.. always check the bolts after a few miles to be sure they are still tite!! ------------------ 84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley.. never enuff & always learning.. the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

10-11-2001, 12:01 AM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	If I go near those headers right now I am going to pop on them, j/k! My old gaskets for the stock manifold aren't open enough and are actually smaller then the wider BBK headers. ------------------ '91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

10-11-2001, 12:04 AM	#4
91evilstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: lafayette IN USA Posts: 48	I have had great luck with mac copper header gaskets.What sold me on them is they claimed to be reuseable and i am always fooling with stuff.They seal up great its impossible to blow one out and i have tested the reuseability and once again they preformed flawlessly.I paid $24 and a local speed shop carries them but lots of mail order places carry them as well. ------------------ 91GT Flowmaster 2 chambers,off road H pipe,mac equalength headers,F303 cam,high lift valve springs ,svo 1.6 roller rockers,19*timing,410's,BBK cold air kit,hurst shifter, Pullys,World class T5 MSD 6al box. Ran 13.5@101 with stock headers and air box.

10-11-2001, 04:50 AM	#5
MikeWeber Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Posts: 48	Try the Fel-pro 1415 gasket.

10-11-2001, 09:55 AM	#6
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	You could just get some from BBK, or go to your local performance shop, they should have them. Also use some kind of light thread lock on all the bolts. If not they'll eventually come out 2 or 3 at a time. ------------------ 1989 GT, not stock. 2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.4's bone stock. 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!