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07-04-2017, 11:37 AM
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ram air manifolds
ok got a set of ram air restoration manifolds for a sec gen bird.
they came with regular header gaskets instead of the original style so should i use the header gaskets or go get some original gaskets. thanks |
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#2
07-04-2017, 02:47 PM
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manifolds
no advice on this ?
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#3
07-04-2017, 07:10 PM
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I have used both they both do well. Right now I'm using header gaskets trimmed so you can't see them.
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#4
07-04-2017, 07:33 PM
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I use header gaskets as well. No issues...
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1978 Black & Gold T/A [complete 70 Ram Air III (carb to pan) PQ and 12 bolt], fully loaded, deluxe, WS6, T-Top car - 1972 Formula 455HO Ram Air numbers matching Julep Green - 1971 T/A 455, 320 CFM Eheads, RP cam, Doug's headers, Fuel injection, TKX 5 Spd. 12 Bolt 3.73, 4 wheel disc. All A/C cars |
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#5
07-05-2017, 01:09 AM
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I used the factory type steel shim gaskets. I never had any problems with them.
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07-05-2017, 07:06 AM
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#7
07-05-2017, 02:23 PM
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I used header gaskets for a short time with no issues and then I had my engine rebuilt and my builder put the original metal gaskets on and have had no problems in nine years and 20k+ miles.
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Chris D 69 GTO Liberty Blue/dark blue 467, 850 Holley, T2, Edelbrock Dport 310cfm w Ram Air manifolds, HFT 245/251D .561/.594L, T400, 9" w 3.50s 3905lbs 11.59@ 114, 1.57/ 60' |
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#8
07-05-2017, 02:47 PM
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IMHO, it's hard to beat using the factory implementation.
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#9
07-06-2017, 11:59 PM
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I use copper.
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#10
07-08-2017, 09:31 AM
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Steel is all that is needed.
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#11
07-13-2017, 11:17 AM
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I have used steel Felpro never any problems!
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#12
07-13-2017, 11:46 AM
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I have almost always used OEM steel gaskets.
IIRC I did try header gaskets once, but after a short while they blew out (probably because '70 RA manifolds only use three bolts to hold the manifold to the head.
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#13
07-29-2017, 10:47 AM
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Can the steel gaskets be used when putting the iron manifolds on aluminum heads?
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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