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Hey. I was wonder what is the best gasket from experience that is used between the HFCs and the stock headers due to the high temps. Fast Intentions Gaskets, Berks

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Hey. I was wonder what is the best gasket from experience that is used between the HFCs and the stock headers due to the high temps. Fast Intentions Gaskets, Berks Gaskets? I was originally going to get the Z1 premium 3 bolt metal manifold gaskets but I read on one of the threads that multiple people have had those leak from all sides immediately after install, all within the past years batch. My setup will be with Berks HFC and FI Catback. Thanks.
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I have the berks on mine... so far so good.
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i've had good luck with these z1 gaskets, they are a bit steep, but reusable. Cant really go wrong with any brand.
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I actually have some brand new Z1 gaskets on the shelf I would sell.. PM me if interested.
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Disregard gaskets. Use RTV
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Red RTV? Whats the cure time on it?
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Red RTV? Whats the cure time on it?
I used ultra copper and let it sit for 12 hours. Honestly don't know the actual cure time
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Run a bead around, tighten halfway. Let sit for a couple hours. Tighten it all the way down, let sit another couple of hours. I've done it that way for years and never had problems.
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