Copper looking header collector gaskets? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prostreetC-10 · 10-16-2011, 10:57 PM

I thought I would be able to get away with the header glasspacks on my BBC test camaro but it's just too freaking loud at WOT. My wife could here me standing on it a 1/2 mile away. I'm doing a short 2.5 exhaust with an X pipe and 40's dumping in front of the rear end. The last set of cheapy paper collector gaskets leaked and I saw this copper looking sandwich style gasket at the parts house that was twice the money. Just wondering if anyone has used these and if they are worth the money? Thanks!

Longhorn Man · 10-17-2011, 12:19 AM

I've used the dead soft aluminum ones and they are awesome. Use and reused them for many years and on 2 seperate trucks... never leaked.
I have heard the copper ones are just as good, but I'll be sticking to what I know when I get tubes on my truck.

prostreetC-10 · 10-17-2011, 12:23 AM

That's right.....I now remember they were called "dead soft copper". Sounds like a plan. After a little research, looks like I can get them from Jegs for about what I paid for the crappy ones!

BigDan3131 · 10-17-2011, 03:59 AM

I only use the copper ones after blowing thru so many paper ones. You might rethink those 40 series since people could hear me coming from the same distance with them.

prostreetC-10 · 10-17-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDan3131

You might rethink those 40 series since people could hear me coming from the same distance with them.

It's a different sound though. I live in the country where the neighbors houses sit back off the road and I'm running them on "brutis". The cheap glasspacks are bolted right to the header and are beyond loud. The added pipe and crossover will help too.

Marv D · 10-17-2011, 11:39 AM

Mufflers?????
We don need no stinking mufflers~~~~~

hayhauler71 · 10-18-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I've used the dead soft aluminum ones and they are awesome. Use and reused them for many years and on 2 seperate trucks... never leaked.
I have heard the copper ones are just as good, but I'll be sticking to what I know when I get tubes on my truck.

X 2 on the aluminum I have used for 6 years no problem

GASoline71 · 10-18-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I've used the dead soft aluminum ones and they are awesome. Use and reused them for many years and on 2 seperate trucks... never leaked.
I have heard the copper ones are just as good, but I'll be sticking to what I know when I get tubes on my truck.

Yep... the "dead soft" Aliminum or copper are the cats behind.

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

It's a different sound though. I live in the country where the neighbors houses sit back off the road and I'm running them on "brutis". The cheap glasspacks are bolted right to the header and are beyond loud. The added pipe and crossover will help too.

Purple Hornies?

Gary

prostreetC-10 · 10-18-2011, 06:41 PM

No, not the purple horndogs. They are just as bad though. I'm thinking they are louder due to the BBC. Scary because they don't have any miles on them. Couldn't imagine them with the glass finally burned out. I keep looking for the ups truck to pull up wiff my exhaust kit. What is taking those brown turds so long to get here???

crazy longhorn · 10-18-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marv D

Mufflers?????
We don need no stinking mufflers~~~~~

Now we are talking! This crazy old man did run straight pipes, with a set of 3 1/2"X 16" cans on the back......sounded like the headers were uncorked @ the back bumper(355/4spd/4.10 gears). Sounded sweet as hell, but Barney didnt like it(OOPS)

crazyL

crazy longhorn · 10-18-2011, 11:51 PM

OOps, back on topic....the dead soft alum collector gaskets have worked best for me

crazyL

ProStreet68SB · 10-19-2011, 07:51 PM

Percys Seal-4-Good (dead soft aluminum) or Percys XX Carbon gaskets. Are the only way to fly.

10-16-2011, 10:57 PM	#1
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Copper looking header collector gaskets? I thought I would be able to get away with the header glasspacks on my BBC test camaro but it's just too freaking loud at WOT. My wife could here me standing on it a 1/2 mile away. I'm doing a short 2.5 exhaust with an X pipe and 40's dumping in front of the rear end. The last set of cheapy paper collector gaskets leaked and I saw this copper looking sandwich style gasket at the parts house that was twice the money. Just wondering if anyone has used these and if they are worth the money? Thanks! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

10-17-2011, 12:19 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Copper looking header collector gaskets? I've used the dead soft aluminum ones and they are awesome. Use and reused them for many years and on 2 seperate trucks... never leaked. I have heard the copper ones are just as good, but I'll be sticking to what I know when I get tubes on my truck.

10-17-2011, 12:23 AM	#3
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Copper looking header collector gaskets? That's right.....I now remember they were called "dead soft copper". Sounds like a plan. After a little research, looks like I can get them from Jegs for about what I paid for the crappy ones! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

10-17-2011, 03:59 AM	#4
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Copper looking header collector gaskets? I only use the copper ones after blowing thru so many paper ones. You might rethink those 40 series since people could hear me coming from the same distance with them.

10-17-2011, 11:39 AM	#6
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Copper looking header collector gaskets? Mufflers????? We don need no stinking mufflers~~~~~ __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

10-18-2011, 06:41 PM	#9
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Copper looking header collector gaskets? No, not the purple horndogs. They are just as bad though. I'm thinking they are louder due to the BBC. Scary because they don't have any miles on them. Couldn't imagine them with the glass finally burned out. I keep looking for the ups truck to pull up wiff my exhaust kit. What is taking those brown turds so long to get here??? __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

10-18-2011, 11:51 PM	#11
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: Copper looking header collector gaskets? OOps, back on topic....the dead soft alum collector gaskets have worked best for me crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-19-2011, 07:51 PM	#12
ProStreet68SB The Engine Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 770	Re: Copper looking header collector gaskets? Percys Seal-4-Good (dead soft aluminum) or Percys XX Carbon gaskets. Are the only way to fly.



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