do u need new gaskets when installing new headers, is it really necessary. also is their a difference when ordering headers for 94-99 to 2000-2001 headers b/c they seem to advertise differently for headers after 2000 up. anybody know about this? im also tryin to order some Greddy headers...any good

 

Rule of thumb is to always replace the gaskets where there is one when you replace parts like that.

 

header*

 

I did a search and found out people re-use the gaskets.

I may do so as well depending on the condition after i take mine off.

My greddy headers arrived after being backordered for 3 weeks.
Just have to wait till the weekend to get this installed.

 

gasket does not NEED to be replaced, but if you have a high mileage car it is a very good idea to do so.

if you are looking for a direct bolt on header, then yes, they are year dependant.

 

yeah, it would probably be fine to re-use it

 

When I put in my Comptech 4-2-1, I reused the gasket at the head, but replaced the donut gasket.

 

might want a new bank of cylinders if you're installing headerS


-ryan

 

I think there is a difference between those years. I bought a DC sports header for a 98LS a couple of months ago and I've noticed the same thing, said 94-99 on the box. By the way, the gasket isn't that expensive, $8.

 

94-99 is shorter length than the 00-01...the header gasket should be okay to reuse unless your car has a lot of miles on it, the donut gasket needs to be replaced though, i picked one up from honda for 10 bucks