Belanger header install question...

[fe155]

headers are on the way and someone said they dont come with gaskets at the collector and silicone is needed there instead. Someone posted that it eventually blows out . any help on this?

 

[Mike Adams]

It should not blow out as long as you use lock washers on the bolt to keep it together. I you are really concerned about it go buy yourself some standard 3" flang gaskets from Mr Gasket they have copper ones part number is 7177

 

[SapphireGTS]

Reuse the factry gasket if they are in good shape.

 

[Snake Eyes]

I installed a complete bellanger system from the headers back on my 98'GTS and it was fairly simple. I used the copper tube for the flanges back. I found that the stock manifold gaskets worked best (Metal) they cost me $35 from D/C. The hardest part of the install was removing the old system. Alot of the band clamps rusted together, so make sure you buy a bottle of rust penetrant. Also after you put your new headers in, if you choose to leave the heat shields off make sure you protect the pressure bottle hose on the bottom of the tank. Unfortunantley I found that out the hard way, but I also learned how to flush my radiator because of it. LOL

Good luck

P.S.- PM me if you have any other questions

 

[SapphireGTS]

oh. duh. at the collectors. . . Yeah RTV Silicone will work fine. That what mine has.