Exhaust Leak?

Okay, I just installed my Mac X on my '04 with 2,500 miles on it. I used the gasket that came with the X pipe, not the factory one. I thought I read somewhere that the addition of an O/R pipe allows you to hear the valvetrain a little more. Anyways, in 5th gear, under like 1,500, I can hear what sounds like a very, very slight leak. It may just be me, or may be the valvetrain. But it doesn't pop at all under decelaration which is a common occurence with exhaust leaks. So, my question is this, is there a chance of a leak with the Mac gasket or is this in my head? If so, should I get another factory one or reuse my old one with the 2,500 miles on it? Or is there another way to make sure it is a leak? Help, I am soooo confused. :(
 
If it's a paper gasket then take it out and put the Ford gasket back in. Original would probably work but if you want a new one then go for it.

An easy way to find out where the leak is is to jack up the car, put it on stands, crank it up and lay under there with about a 4 foot piece of garden hose. Put one end up to your ear closely and take the other end and run it right where the pipes clamp together. If you even have a slight leak you'll know it.