Thread: Berk test pipes for sale W/ extended O2S adatper
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Old 04-30-2011, 03:41 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aadosx View Post
Are you sure about that. I believe 370Z's are like 350Z HR's (we share test pipes) and the header to test pipe gaskets are needed to install.. that's why Berk includes them. The OEM gaskets in that location are crushing ring gaskets that slip around a protruding pipe that comes out of the OEM cats, but the test pipes do not have this protruding pipe so it's very difficult to re-use the stock gasket. Berk sells the gaskets you need for $25 shipped.
You are right, new gaskets are needed. It's in my first post that there are no gaskets included, but you WILL need new gaskets. The factory gaskets are designed to fit with the cats. Too many cars, I can't keep all my memory straight!! Thanks aadosx
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