vince Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 3 years ago I put on some Headmen Headers and I used the gaskets that came in the box. well one of them blew out and I need to replace them. I was looking at using the aluminum type gaskets what are your thoughts? sb350 stock 202 heads. I am not looking to change the headers just the gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I have been using the #5916 Mr Gasket Ultra Seals on my Monte with good luck,5 years with no leaks as of now. had no luck with anything else not leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I have always used Fel Pro header gaskets and not had any issues. These should be the right ones for a stock small block. I have even taken the headers off and put them back on with the same gasket using them  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEL-1444/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I do not remember the gaskets I used on my 72 when I had the headers powder coated last Dec. but they were copper colored. May have been copper I will have to ask my son in-law to see if he remembers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I was told that unless your headers and heads are really flat (top quality) that metal gaskets will leak...and I found that out with cooper gaskets myself....I went with the Mr Gasket paper/cardboard...whatever you want to call the material...ones and they work great with no leaks because they crush easier and fill the imperfections. They are also the cheapest, let's say least expensive  Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Always used Felpro's and never had an issue. Â David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 My copper gaskets do not leak thankgoodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I have been using the #5916 Mr Gasket Ultra Seals on my Monte with good luck,5 years with no leaks as of now. had no luck with anything else not leaking. Â ultra seal gaskets have never failed for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I've had the aluminum gaskets on mine for 5 years with no problems. Even reused them with no issues. I also use the aluminum gasket at the collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks guys I went to a local speed shop and they recommended the Mr Gasket Ultra and the copper ones, So I went with the Mr Gasket Ultra. Thank again for all the replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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