Gasket between HFC/Header

ColemanLee09 · 08-10-2017, 12:19 AM

Hey. I was wonder what is the best gasket from experience that is used between the HFCs and the stock headers due to the high temps. Fast Intentions Gaskets, Berks Gaskets? I was originally going to get the Z1 premium 3 bolt metal manifold gaskets but I read on one of the threads that multiple people have had those leak from all sides immediately after install, all within the past years batch. My setup will be with Berks HFC and FI Catback. Thanks.

NorthStyle · 08-10-2017, 12:38 AM

I have the berks on mine... so far so good.

jmroy6 · 08-10-2017, 12:55 PM

i've had good luck with these z1 gaskets, they are a bit steep, but reusable. Cant really go wrong with any brand.
link- https://www.z1motorsports.com/exhaus...ts-p-6448.html

Jayhovah · 08-10-2017, 12:56 PM

I actually have some brand new Z1 gaskets on the shelf I would sell.. PM me if interested.

DeliriousClam · 08-10-2017, 01:48 PM

Disregard gaskets. Use RTV

ColemanLee09 · 08-10-2017, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Disregard gaskets. Use RTV

Red RTV? Whats the cure time on it?

DeliriousClam · 08-17-2017, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ColemanLee09

Red RTV? Whats the cure time on it?

I used ultra copper and let it sit for 12 hours. Honestly don't know the actual cure time

Chuck33079 · 08-17-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ColemanLee09

Red RTV? Whats the cure time on it?

Run a bead around, tighten halfway. Let sit for a couple hours. Tighten it all the way down, let sit another couple of hours. I've done it that way for years and never had problems.

08-10-2017, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
ColemanLee09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NorCal Posts: 149 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 10	Gasket between HFC/Header Hey. I was wonder what is the best gasket from experience that is used between the HFCs and the stock headers due to the high temps. Fast Intentions Gaskets, Berks Gaskets? I was originally going to get the Z1 premium 3 bolt metal manifold gaskets but I read on one of the threads that multiple people have had those leak from all sides immediately after install, all within the past years batch. My setup will be with Berks HFC and FI Catback. Thanks. __________________ 09 370Z Sport 6MT Chicane Yellow Powertrix \| Swift \| SPL \| SPC \| Fast Intentions \| Berks \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Setrab \| Mocal \| H&R \| TWM \| RJM \| Sparco \| Buddy Club \| Tanabe \| GaleForce \| EVO-R \| ZSpeed \| Pioneer Last edited by ColemanLee09; 08-10-2017 at 02:43 AM.

08-10-2017, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
jmroy6 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CT Posts: 179 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 235	i've had good luck with these z1 gaskets, they are a bit steep, but reusable. Cant really go wrong with any brand. link- https://www.z1motorsports.com/exhaus...ts-p-6448.html __________________ 2012 370z GTM SC

08-10-2017, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54272	Disregard gaskets. Use RTV Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,255 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	I have the berks on mine... so far so good.