Imagine you're  toolin' down the highways and by-ways, going to your favorite burger joint for a bite to eat.  You're just about to stop … and you hear it, that annoying tick-tick-tick of a blown header gasket !
     In days-gone-by, header and collector gaskets were made of asbestos fibers, however, recent federal laws prohibit the use of these fibers.  This left us with replacement gaskets being made from a paper composite material, which has a tendency to get brittle with the constant temperature cycling of an exhaust system.
     Xtreme Heat Coatings Street Rod Headers has  the solution to keep you rolling, with their unique embossed, solid copper exhaust gaskets.  Yes, Copper!  One of natures softest metals. When combined with our embossed O-ring design, the copper will compress and conform to the header and the head surfaces, giving you the best heat resistant leak-free seal possible.
     Copper exhaust gaskets are available for most Chey,
Ford and Chrysler Engines, as well as 2 1/2", 3" and 3 1/2" triangle 3-bolt collector gaskets.

Install the two outer header bolts so that the header can be pulled out 1/2" to 3/4" away from the head. We used reduced head bolts, because their 5/16" head lets you get into the tightest of spots and the polished stainless finish compliments the appearance of our coated headers.

By installing only the two outer bolts - leaving the header pulled away from the head, the gasket will easily slip between and catch on these two hooks. Install the remaining bolts and torque to 10-12 ft lbs using a box end wrench.