Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit??
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Re: Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit?? (R-1303)
I didnt get a gasket either so i thought that was weird then i called my vendor and they told me that i didnt need one. Aparently the kit was designed to run without a gasket between the turbo and the downpipe or between the manifold and the turbo....i still think that's kinda weird...
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Re: Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit?? (Quaalude)
I was wondering..where did you get that gasket??? and i don't think its good not to have a gasket in between either manifold or downpipe.
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Re: Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit?? (R-1303)
Here is something I posted a few weeks ago on this same subject:
No, they do not come with kits but I made my own gaskets and they look really good. The best way to make them if you need to is to:
1)get some gasket material from any autoparts store(I found some at Autozone)
2)get alum. foil and spray some light adhesive on one side.
3)place the adhesive side of the foil on the turbine inlet and outlet holes(for dp and manifold)
4) carefully trace your finger over the edges and the holes where you have an outline of all the little holes and edges.
5)now carefully take the foil off and place the adhesive side on the sheet of gasket material.
6) take an artists knife or razor sharp knife and run the blade along the traced edges and holes.
7)all holes and edges should be visible, so use a Dremel and carefully cut off edges and holes in gasket material.
1)get some gasket material from any autoparts store(I found some at Autozone)
2)get alum. foil and spray some light adhesive on one side.
3)place the adhesive side of the foil on the turbine inlet and outlet holes(for dp and manifold)
4) carefully trace your finger over the edges and the holes where you have an outline of all the little holes and edges.
5)now carefully take the foil off and place the adhesive side on the sheet of gasket material.
6) take an artists knife or razor sharp knife and run the blade along the traced edges and holes.
7)all holes and edges should be visible, so use a Dremel and carefully cut off edges and holes in gasket material.
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Re: Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit?? (maxim)
you should be fine all the exhaust carbon deposit will seals up all the hairline cracks......
just make sure both surfaces are flat and clean off debris...
if you want to put a gasket, makesure go with a metal gasket, those areas gets very hot..
just make sure both surfaces are flat and clean off debris...
if you want to put a gasket, makesure go with a metal gasket, those areas gets very hot..
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Re: Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit?? (R-1303)
Cool..i just bought some cooper seal..and maybe i'll do that gasket mod with the exhaust side for down pipe..thanks! any other ideas are very welcomed!!
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From: Elmwood Park, NJ, US
Re: Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit?? (R-1303)
the surfaces i contact are machined surfaces. machined surfaces do not require a gasket. I currently have no gaskets except for manifold to head. no leaks
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Re: Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit?? (92JDMSiR)
I didn't need it for mine, but decided it wouldn't be such a bad idea machined or not. Yes, I have the gasket material with the copper core and it will smake and smell pretty wierd for the first 30 minutes after starting the car, then it will go away.
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Re: Missing Gaskets for DRAG kit?? (maxim)
Thanks a lot guys!!! now i feel much better about doing the install on my drag kit...i'll just use the copper seal on the connections between manifold and downpipe..much thanks again! 
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