Headers: Kooks or stock gasket? Silicone or no silicone?

[SIX.OH!]

Installing Kooks LT 1 7/8 Headers and Solo High Flow Cats Wednesday. Have been searching but cannot find a definite answer. On the headers, should I use the Kooks or the stock gasket, and should I use silicone or no?

[LDM]

I reused the stock gasket, no silicone. That was over two years ago, no issues since.

[Slizzo]

Stock OEM gaskets (they're good 3-layer metal gaskets.. Can't get much better), no silicone.

[Lucifer]

I used the Kooks, no issues other than the driver's side rubs on the steering shaft.

[Kermit]

I used the kooks gasket first but had leaks after a year or so and went back to the stock ones and no issues since. Been a good two years now.

[SIX.OH!]

Awesome! Sounds like OEM, no silicone is the way to go. Thanks guys!

[jzpiano]

I used the stock gaskets with silicone. No issues in the last year.

Sent from my EVO 3D

[Ben2009GT]

Install these and don't ever look back period.
http://catalog.remflex.com/

PN 2008 -- Chevrolet, 5.3L - 6.0L LS1, LS2, LS6 Car, 4.8L - 6.0L GM Truck Vortec, 2/Set
MSRP $34.99
1-7/8" Dia. Round Port, Except Corvette
See next page for more technical Specifications including specific years and engine sizes

[joemomma]

PM Greg Was, he'll set you up! Stock gaskets are the ticket...

[Rawyzf]

I also did stock with sil.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk