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    Pacesetter Headers: Don't use Felpro gaskets!

    When I did my heads/cam swap I bought Felpro gaskets, since they were available from the auto parts store. After installing them, there was an immediate leak. I had a few others left over, so I tried them too. In total, 3 sets of Felpros all leaked.

    http://www.leadingedgesim.com/mkapro...ro/Felpro1.JPG
    http://www.leadingedgesim.com/mkapro...ro/Felpro2.JPG

    As you can see the problem lies in the fact that the primaries are circular, while the ports on the gasket are not. The holes on the gasket are too wide, which keeps it from sealing around the edges. The gaskets from Pacesetter have circular ports which mate up much better with the headers.

    I believe anyone who had success with Felpros just got lucky.
    Matt
    1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
    Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.
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    should have read my install guide [img]graemlins/slap.gif[/img]

    can i use those pic on my site to show that? that what mine did.

    The gaskets from Pacesetter have circular ports which mate up much better with the headers.
    thats y the stockers work!!
    www.turbov6camaro.com
    1997 3800 Series II Camaro
    4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
    7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
    11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty

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    • #3
      Actually, I used the ones from Pacesetter when I installed the headers in January and had great luck with them. The Felpros were cheaper and easier to get, so I went with them for the heads/cam. Some people on the board suggested they were better than Pacesetters, while others suggested the other way around. Now it's quite obvious that Pacesetters are better. ;)

      Feel free to use those pics. [img]smile.gif[/img]
      Matt
      1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
      Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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      • #4
        im liking my pacesetter gaskets. those are metal right? are those suppose to be the OE replacement? cause i was think of going back to OE if these ever go.
        2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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        • #5
          Yes, the ones from Felpro are soft metal and made to be stock replacements.
          Matt
          1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
          Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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          • #6
            i have Fel-pros on mine and i have a leak somewhere on drivers side header, might be there, whats other gasket i can get other than pacesetter for these? Cuz i know someone whos blown in 6 months
            99\' W68 Firebird<br />SLP Ram air kit,Whisper Air Lid, k&n, 8mm Taylor Wires, Bridgestone Potenzas RE950, BMR Red LCAs, Pacesetter Headers and 3\"in catalytic converter with 2.75\" Flowmaster Cat-back<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008</a>

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            • #7
              I wish I could remember the brand that I used. 3-ply metal gaskets bought from NAPA. Light Blue and white box (not NAPA brand).
              \'01 Mineral Grey SVT Cobra<br />-former F-body owner

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              • #8
                Intense sells these gaskets, but they will cost about 25 bucks after shipping.

                Manifold Gaskets

                [ October 14, 2004, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: RedFrk13 ]
                92 S10 3800 A4(96)<br />1/4: 14.374 @ 92.25 w/ 1.976 60\'<br />Turbo and 12\'s Coming Soon!

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                • #9
                  I had problems with both gaskets. The pacesetter gaskets didnt even last 30 secs. after the header install. So i whent out and brought the felpro gaskets, the lasted about a week. So i got smart and order the thickest gasket material i could and made a set of custom gaskets . the have worked just fine.
                  I used Mr. gasket material.
                  Too many mods to list! To see what I have done, check out my car domain website --&gt;<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/2k2firebird21\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/2k2firebird21</a>

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by ellik:
                    I wish I could remember the brand that I used. 3-ply metal gaskets bought from NAPA. Light Blue and white box (not NAPA brand).
                    yup thats the ones i got this last tim no leeks
                    www.turbov6camaro.com
                    1997 3800 Series II Camaro
                    4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
                    7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
                    11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty

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                    • #11
                      u know what brand viper?
                      99\' W68 Firebird<br />SLP Ram air kit,Whisper Air Lid, k&n, 8mm Taylor Wires, Bridgestone Potenzas RE950, BMR Red LCAs, Pacesetter Headers and 3\"in catalytic converter with 2.75\" Flowmaster Cat-back<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008</a>

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by 99W68Firebird:
                        u know what brand viper?
                        some wierd name, jsut tell them you want the one that are exacly like the stock ones, there going to be about 20-30 bucks mine was 25 with taxes
                        www.turbov6camaro.com
                        1997 3800 Series II Camaro
                        4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
                        7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
                        11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty

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                        • #13
                          pathogen coated my pacesetter ones with patrolium jelly and they're holding up perfectly.

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                          • #14
                            I need the header gasket and bolts for the 3.4 (I have a set of pacesetters to install) any thoughts. I went to Napa online but they don't seem to have them for my car...
                            Joel<br />God is my copilot, but Satan has his foot on the gas!<br />94 3.4L AutoCamaroRagtop w/MSD ignition,Accelcoilpacks,K&N FIPK,BMR SFC&STB,3\"Catco w/3\"catbackSS muffler,JetStage 2,HomemadePIAAheadlightconversion <a href=\"http://www.geocities.com/cardiac1968\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.geocities.com/cardiac1968</a>

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by CARdiac:
                              I need the header gasket and bolts for the 3.4 (I have a set of pacesetters to install) any thoughts. I went to Napa online but they don't seem to have them for my car...
                              email www.ftpp.net he can get them for you
                              www.turbov6camaro.com
                              1997 3800 Series II Camaro
                              4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
                              7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
                              11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty

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