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Question on aftermarket header gaskets???

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spdfrkaby

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Well I put the supercharger on about a month ago and now for someone unknown reason maybe extra airflow the driverside BBK long-tube header gasket is leaking and the car sounds like crap. I was quoted $550 just in labor to change out the gaskets. I did some research and see that a lot of people us the Ford Racing metal gaskets but the guy here said either carbon or a fiber gasket would work better since there wouldn't be any warping or detoriation of the gasket. I know the Ford Racing gasket runs about $96. Does anyone have any input/knowledge on this carbon/fiber gasket and if so where to purchase it. I want to get the best one since I don't want to go through this again. Way too much trouble and money for a simply gasket.
 

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ford oem will do just fine. pm randy stichcomb (sp, ill learn how to spell it I promise) for a great price.

it costs 550 in labor because its just like installing longtube headers. the kmember is dropped, engine slightly lifted, and then the gaskets come off.
 

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I've used Mr. Gasket Ultraseals with excellent results in the past. I've got a set on my 4.6L now. They're one piece and super easy to instal.
 

spdfrkaby

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Well since I have to pay a huge amount to change the gaskets, is there anything else I should/could have done in the process?
 
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