reds headers

[52concord]

i just got some reds headers in the mail and i wanted to know if i needed to get manifold and intake gasket?if i get these http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=FPGMS8009B_0147274822 will they still work if im running headers?

[Frank Elder]

Pictures of the header flange would help.....

[Don Coatney]

Did you ask for recommendations from the company that sold you the headers?

[steveplym]

You will for sure need the intake gaskets regardless. I would think those gaskets would work with the headers. I haven't used the headers myself, but I bought my dual intake from reds and was satisfied with their service. May just want to send them an email and confirm.

I used that napa kit for my car and it worked fine. Fairly cheap as well.

[steveplym]

More info.

Here's a pic of the headers.

Also it states

Kit includes headers, exit flanges, exit gaskets and 4 new studs

They also sell a intake/exhaust gasket kit for $12.00, listed on their site.

Looks to me like you should be good with those gaskets from napa.

Edited July 18, 2012 by steveplym

[1941Rick]

I used stock gaskets for mine.....only issue is the flange on the headers are tinner than the flange on the intake. I made stepped washers for fix that.

[52concord]

alright so i put the headers on with the napa gaskets, worked well and the fit was nice, now i have a question about my heat riser since its eliminated can i put a block off plate where the 4 bolts go? is it alright to run it without a block off plate for a day or two?

[1941Rick]

I put a plate on mine ready for water hook up...but then the car sits in storage all winter so there is no need for heat. I see no reason to put a plate on the intake unless you have mice at your place..

[hkestes41]

I have a plate on my intake with water heat (plumbed into heater hose).

Edited July 23, 2012 by hkestes41