JBA Headers - Gasket
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02-03-2013, 03:12 PM
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JBA Headers - Gasket
Just ordered the JBA shorty headers for my 2008 Ram 1500 5.7L. I've read where folks are suggesting going with OEM Mopar gaskets. When I talked with the rep at Summit Racing he suggested using the gaskets they provide.
Any thoughts / experience on which to use and why ?
Any thoughts / experience on which to use and why ?
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02-03-2013, 05:48 PM
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02-04-2013, 11:44 AM
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02-04-2013, 11:57 AM
Here is what I would do personally.
Option 1) Copper Gaskets - They are expensive but they are awesome and seal tight
Option 2) OEM Gasket w/ Copper Spray on both sides
Option 3) OEM Gasket
Oh and just a heads up... JEGS Associates will ALWAYS suggest their products over OEM, it doesn't mean they are better than OEM...
Option 1) Copper Gaskets - They are expensive but they are awesome and seal tight
Option 2) OEM Gasket w/ Copper Spray on both sides
Option 3) OEM Gasket
Oh and just a heads up... JEGS Associates will ALWAYS suggest their products over OEM, it doesn't mean they are better than OEM...
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02-04-2013, 11:34 PM
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If you retorque the bolts as suggested after a few thousand miles, they will all work. OEM gaskets are a better quality than most aftermarket gaskets. I retorqued the bolts on my truck twice, after I installed my BBK shortys and so far no problems with the aftermarket gaskets