copper header gaskets ?

[86droptop]

Getting ready to install my headers, and the guy at the local speed shop said to use copper gaskets. Are these any good, they were Mr Gasket brand
Thanks

 

[giddyup306]

If you plan on changing stuff a lot you can reuse them. I use FelPro 1415s.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Well, think of it like this....can you rip a copper gasket? No. Can you rip a regular paper gasket? Yes. Ok so which is going to be less likely to blow out and leak?

 

[ROLLIN5.0]

I don't have any experience with copper manifold gaskets, but I knew a guy that put copper headgaskets on a T-bird SC. It kept them from blowing under lots of boost, but they had a tendancy to seep a little bit on occasion.
Brandon

 

[jrichker]

Copper gaskets are good on an engine with a freshly decked block and freshly milled heads. Other combinations may seep coolant due to uneven deck & block surfaces.