What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Rusty · 04-11-2020, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I am going to try the graphite gaskets on the HFCs tomorrow morning. I think the metal gaskets are too rigid for a warped flange, even with RTV. -_-

This is the last try before I go for LTH.

What is the thickness of the gaskets you're trying/

abm89 · 04-11-2020, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

What is the thickness of the gaskets you're trying/

Measured 1/16th in.

Rusty · 04-11-2020, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

Measured 1/16th in.

Thinking that you might be better off with 1/8". If the ends of the flanges are touching and gapped in the center. Depending on the gap. The 1/8' should fill up that gap.

abm89 · 04-11-2020, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Thinking that you might be better off with 1/8". If the ends of the flanges are touching and gapped in the center. Depending on the gap. The 1/8' should fill up that gap.

I'll check it tomorrow morning. I feel like it should seal as i looked at my old invidia pipes and they are pretty flat themselves.

I still don't regret spending money on the other car now. I basically have an STi without the EJ problems lol.

Rusty · 04-11-2020, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I'll check it tomorrow morning. I feel like it should seal as i looked at my old invidia pipes and they are pretty flat themselves.

I still don't regret spending money on the other car now. I basically have an STi without the EJ problems lol.

My gaskets from FI have never leaked. When you start your project. Check the flanges with a straight edge. Lay it on the flange from bolt hole to bolt hole. See how much gap there is under the straight edge in the center. If not too bad. you can hammer the flange flat again. A 12" scale (metal ruler) makes a good straight edge.

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