Cascade Crew

chevymad · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:28 pm Post subject: Pontiac 2nd gen headers suck

2 evenings done... 1 gasket changed so far.

One header tube folds over the top of a bolt so tight that the header manufacturer keyhole slotted that hole. It's open end only even with a 3/8s head bolt. To make things even sweeter, the space between the subframe and the head is so tight that you can't use the keyhole slot unless you jack the motor up. Shocked

Here's hoping that the remflex gaskets last forever.

chevymad · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 7:03 pm Post subject:

Gaskets and ARP stainless hardware installed. Amazing how much less of a POS a car seems when it has no exhaust leaks. Once the lifters finally pump up motor is actually very quiet. Those Remflex gaskets sure crush and seal well. Hopefully they last just as long. Smile

fiveoformula · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:00 pm Post subject:

Nice! Exhaust leaks make anything sound like a beater.
I have been having good luck with my remflex gaskets.

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:55 pm Post subject:

Yeah, RemFlex is good stuff. Very merciful to thin crappy flanges, pitting, ect.