3.4 Header Gasket??

[tkoforpresident]

Does anybody know if they make a Header Gasket for the 3.4 that is a significant upgrade over the gasket that comes with the pacesetter headers? I know abbot makes great gaskets for the 3.8 but not for the 3.4. Is there anything similar for my car?

Max

[XgunsmokeX]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

ummm check with that company everyone is talking about for the 3.8, or u could use stock gaskets

[tkoforpresident]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

ummm check with that company everyone is talking about for the 3.8, or u could use stock gaskets

would stock be better than the ones coming with the pacesetters?

someone on this server checked with abott and they said they don't have the 3.4, but if we sent him a stock one he could use it to make a replica and make one for us but i don't want to wait that long.

[97iastatecamaro]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

stock gaskets might work but ive heard its not the best idea cuz with free air flow with the headers it gets really hot so the stock ones arent meant to withold that much heat

[XgunsmokeX]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

stock gaskets might work but ive heard its not the best idea cuz with free air flow with the headers it gets really hot so the stock ones arent meant to withold that much heat

true but its better then those cardboard things that come with the pacesetters

[tkoforpresident]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

true but its better then those cardboard things that come with the pacesetters

so there are NO aftermarket header gaskets for the 3.4??

[FunkZ]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

Does anybody know if they make a Header Gasket for the 3.4 that is a significant upgrade over the gasket that comes with the pacesetter headers?

Yes, use Fiero 2.8 gaskets, any GT 85-88 or 2M6, any brand, Fel Pro or equiv.

The problem with 3.4 gaskets is on the center port, it's too thin around the bolt holes and the header primaries hang over.

[rt1]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

Yes, use Fiero 2.8 gaskets, any GT 85-88 or 2M6, any brand, Fel Pro or equiv.

Thank you so much for this info. This should fix a problem I've had for awhile. Thanks again, you rock!

Rob

[tkoforpresident]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

Yes, use Fiero 2.8 gaskets, any GT 85-88 or 2M6, any brand, Fel Pro or equiv.

The problem with 3.4 gaskets is on the center port, it's too thin around the bolt holes and the header primaries hang over.

thank you very much, you wouldn't happen to have a link to the correct gasket just to make sure i get the right one? plz thanks

keep in mind i want the BEST possible gasket

[FunkZ]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=96&PTSet=A

[tkoforpresident]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=96&PTSet=A

this is gonna sound really lazy but i can't find the correct gasket on that site, can you get to the exact gasket then post that link for me?

i'm sorry, i tried and i don't want to get the wrong part (i've done that before)


i found this on a different site, is this it?

http://www.fierostore.com/Product/Detail.aspx

[FunkZ]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

Your link only takes me to the opening product page.

The link I posted should take you to the exact exhaust gasket set you need, Fel Pro part # MS93045. Just walk into your local Advance and order it.

[tkoforpresident]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

Your link only takes me to the opening product page.

The link I posted should take you to the exact exhaust gasket set you need, Fel Pro part # MS93045. Just walk into your local Advance and order it.

ah i see it, thank you so much, i will buy it shortly, i am curious however to know what the gasket material is made of and why the gasket for the FIERO is actually better than the one for the FIREBIRD?

[FunkZ]

Re: 3.4 Header Gasket??

It's a standard Fel Pro gasket. Look at the pic I posted earlier, the difference between the 3.4 and 2.8 gaskets is the design, not the material. The Fiero gasket has more material plus a fire ring around each port. The 3.4 Fbody gaskets are not wide enough to fill up the large opening of the center Pacesetter primary, there is an overhang as shown below, and would undoubtedly develop a leak.