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Old 07-27-2008, 10:20 AM
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Default Copper flange gasket?

I would like to know if it is better to use a copper gasket for my turbo to manifold flange and downpipe flange? Will it seal better and outperform the regular steel gaskets?

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Old 07-27-2008, 03:03 PM
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you will be fine either way, do you have cast manifold or tubular? if tube make sure the flange is flat!
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Default Re: Copper flange gasket? (blinx9900)

Hi, I think the manifold is cast - its a Lovefab "Shorty"
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thats a tubular manifold
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LOL sorry I cant think right now
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forget about gaskets. it's a unnecessary step.
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Default Re: Copper flange gasket? (2point2)

Hey I went and looked at that Ultra Copper stuff but its only rated at 500 Deg F. - so how come you use it when the temps get higher than that? Just wondering...
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