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Old May 1, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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Default which is best for gasket material?

aluminium? or copper? it is to go between the manifold and turbo
thanks in advance
Old May 2, 2003 | 01:11 AM
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Copper headgaskets are the best. Check on Summit Racing, that were I got mine
Old May 2, 2003 | 02:12 AM
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its for the turbo..
use steel.
u can buy the stock manifold gasket from the parts stores for that certain turbo also.
Old May 2, 2003 | 05:25 AM
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Just use the stock gaskets. I don't even think you can find copper gaskets for most of this stuff.
Old May 2, 2003 | 07:12 AM
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Default Re:which is best for gasket material?

Originally Posted by civicunrest
Just use the stock gaskets. I don't even think you can find copper gaskets for most of this stuff.
I'm making mine... some copper sheet metal and a dremel
Old May 2, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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Default Re:which is best for gasket material?

they have sheets of gasket material at a local auto parts store here in miami called papco. the sheets are $6.50 for 6" x 20" & it can be cut with a razor blade or x acto knife.
ima use it on my turbo
Old May 2, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by robs99si
they have sheets of gasket material at a local auto parts store here in miami called papco. the sheets are $6.50 for 6" x 20" & it can be cut with a razor blade or x acto knife.
ima use it on my turbo
yeah and itll burn within minutes.
Old May 2, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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i know a guy whose used it & never had a problem
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