[DeTomaso] Header Gaskets & Bolts

[Richard Greenblum]

Thanks Thomas. I may chart all the responses, it’s very interesting. 

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> On Nov 19, 2022, at 03:43, Thomas Tornblom <thomas at hax.se> wrote:
> 
> I've had good luck with Mr Gasket Ultra-Seal 4V gaskets mating 4V headers with 2V heads.
> 
> I've used ARP small head header bolts for BB Chevy, which is 1.25" IIRC. I've drilled the head and safety wired the bolts.
> 
> /Thomas
> 
>> Den 2022-11-19 kl. 06:57, skrev Dennis Valdez via DeTomaso:
>> I used the Remflex and ARP bolts that Mike referenced.  Remflex has torque recommendations on their package.  If you do this with the engine in the car, not all of the bolts can be properly torqued due to access.  A combination of swivels and extensions are needed for a few of the bolts.
>> Dennis Valdez
>>>> On Nov 18, 2022, at 4:21 PM, Richard Greenblum <richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>    Thanks Steven.
>>> 
>>>   Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>     On Nov 18, 2022, at 18:00, Steven Edwards <gsedwards at cox.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>   I use the Fel pro performance gasket #1433 and ARP header bolts. Used
>>>   them on 6 cars so far
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   Steven Edwards
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   From: [1]Richard Greenblum
>>>   Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 3:15 PM
>>>   To: [2]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>>>   Subject: [DeTomaso] Header Gaskets & Bolts
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   Anyone have recommendations for the best header gaskets and bolts?
>>>   I've got
>>> 
>>>   CHI 4V heads and Ansa GTS exhaust system.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   I've found the top rated gaskets to be Percy's (XX Carbon and Seal For
>>>   Good)
>>> 
>>>   and Remflex.  The top bolts appear to be Stage 8, Mr. Gasket Headlocks,
>>>   and
>>> 
>>>   ARP (non-locking).  I want the best setup to avoid leaks because I'm
>>>   going
>>> 
>>>   to run a Sniper EFI and as you all know, O2 sensors don't like exhaust
>>> 
>>>   leaks.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   Richard
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   Austin, TX
>>> 
>>> References
>>> 
>>>   1. mailto:richard at richardgreenblum.com
>>>   2. mailto:detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
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