Subject	The OEM manifold gaskets are worthy of praise.
Posted by	Ash's Z on October 25, 2006 at 11:27 AM
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In Reply To	Any idea why don't we have Metal Exhaust Manifold Gaskets? posted by Faisal on October 25, 2006 at 10:32 AM
Message	They are designed to allow creep of the manifold. Note how slippery the surfaces are. I've built my own 321 tubular stainless manifolds and have cut the headflange between each of the ports specifically to allow the flanges to creep a little to allow for thermal expansion/contraction and not put all that stress on the pipes. I rolled 9000 miles the other day on them and they haven't failed. Others have not been so successful with this material, or even more exotic metals. I didn't torque the nuts down to OEM spec as I felt that would be too tight to allow the flanges to creep a little. I feared that I may blow out the gasket as a result, but they aren't leaking. Just my $.02, but the OEM gaskets WORK. Why try something else when there is already a proven solution [ ashspecz.com ] [ agpowers@bellsouth.net ] Enthusiasts soon understand each other. --W. Irving. Are you an enthusiast? If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor. Albert Einstein
Follow Ups	Any idea why don't we have Metal Exhaust Manifold Gaskets? - Faisal 10:32:24 10/25/06 There is really nothing wrong with - Kong ZTT GT28R MD 10:37:17 10/25/06 I know there is asbestos in there but it seems when they - Faisal 10:56:13 10/25/06 Metal gaskets never leak ever. (n/m) - Kenny 11:08:20 10/25/06 So, why don't we have them for our motors? - Faisal 11:15:30 10/25/06 Oh jeez dude, the irony was palpable. (n/m) - Kenny 11:26:35 10/25/06 haha c'mon.. I could actually taste the sarcasm from here (n/m) - mousersix 13:10:30 10/25/06 lol@you (n/m) - Waco300zx 14:23:39 10/25/06 yo, resized sig pics for ya - mousersix 13:25:17 10/25/06 thank you kind sir! - Kong ZTT GT28R MD 15:46:31 10/25/06 The OEM manifold gaskets are worthy of praise. - Ash's Z 11:27:07 10/25/06 Thank you Ash. So, do you think that my problem could - Faisal 11:43:55 10/25/06 Metal gaskets can be had. - Spddracer 12:01:00 10/25/06
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