Copper flange gasket?

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Jul 27, 2008 | 10:20 AM

pcguy760

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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?

Thx.

Jul 27, 2008 | 03:03 PM

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Re: Copper flange gasket? (pcguy760)

you will be fine either way, do you have cast manifold or tubular? if tube make sure the flange is flat!

Jul 27, 2008 | 03:46 PM

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Re: Copper flange gasket? (blinx9900)

Hi, I think the manifold is cast - its a Lovefab "Shorty"

Jul 27, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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Re: Copper flange gasket? (pcguy760)

thats a tubular manifold

Jul 27, 2008 | 03:53 PM

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Re: Copper flange gasket? (hotrod99)

LOL sorry I cant think right now

Jul 28, 2008 | 03:29 AM

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Re: Copper flange gasket? (pcguy760)

forget about gaskets.

it's a unnecessary step.

Aug 13, 2008 | 06:04 AM

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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...