zguy36 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I have been contemplating making a multi layer (stainless or mild) steel intake/exhaust gasket for my turbo l28. The composite gaskets that I have used are pretty crappy, especially when using a stainless header that has more expansion than the stock manifold. I know these gaskets work great for heads, but has anyone used them for intake/exhaust purposes? If anyone is interested, let me know. Having multiples of these cut on a water jet will greatly offset the setup fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy36 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hmm.... thirty five views and no interests..... think I will just hand build one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I've had the best luck with OEM Nissan gaskets for both turbo and NA header applications. Copper gaskets should work very well. I think if you look at cost, the Nissan OEM on e is the best. They are made by Ishino gasket, and you can find them in the aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I thought you need to have the surface o-ringed for a copper gasket?! or am I confusing that for a copper *head gasket* ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy36 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 The problem that I a running into with a standard gasket, is the extra expansion that is happening due to stainless manifold construction. You can see where the manifold grows almost 3/8" between hot and cold. It is just tearing up the composite gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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