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Neejay · 02-27-2008, 10:25 AM

Has anyone had any NEGATIVE experience with copper exhaust manifold gaskets?

I've been reading some people saying to just use OEM and then I've read some people say to use a copper gasket.

The Felpro one(s) I have on there now is leaking. It's 4 seperate ones, not one piece.

EDIT: If it matters: KA24DE and it would be used with an aftermarket header.

Sileighty_85 · 02-27-2008, 10:27 AM

Im using a MR Copper on my SR, Works awsome no leaks
and it is reusable Ive had to pull the mainfold a few times

steve shadows · 02-27-2008, 10:51 AM

Copper work great against high heat and especially if they are crush style (basically one use)

my favorte is the Nissan multi-layer exhuast mani gasket

it is stainless steel and I spray it down with a light coat before installing it

You can reuse it a LOT too

Big Bronze Rim · 02-27-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve shadows

Copper work great against high heat and especially if they are crush style (basically one use)

my favorte is the Nissan multi-layer exhuast mani gasket

it is stainless steel and I spray it down with a light coat before installing it

You can reuse it a LOT too

+1 for the multilayer OE gasket. Being able to reuse it is great.

KA-T_240 · 02-27-2008, 11:06 AM

I use the copper ones. its a PITA trying to get all 4 of the gaskets to stay in place when putting stuff on.

Neejay · 02-27-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA-T_240

I use the copper ones. its a PITA trying to get all 4 of the gaskets to stay in place when putting stuff on.

Yeah, tell me about it...and try spraying copper gasket on all 4 of them THEN trying to keep them in place

Are the oem ones 1 or 4 pieces?

Big Bronze Rim · 02-27-2008, 03:55 PM

The OE is multiple layers, but it is rivited together making it one piece.

Dutchmalmiss · 02-27-2008, 03:59 PM

+1 on the multilayer gasket, which is the S15 SR gasket. I believe S13 and S14 are only single-layered.

Big Bronze Rim · 02-27-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchmalmiss

+1 on the multilayer gasket, which is the S15 SR gasket. I believe S13 and S14 are only single-layered.

I'm pretty confident that is correct.

devonkyle77 · 02-27-2008, 04:13 PM

oem is 1 pc
you get what you pay for with gaskets man
bad gaskets are a whore to replace in my opinion.

Neejay · 02-27-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve shadows

Copper work great against high heat and especially if they are crush style (basically one use)

my favorte is the Nissan multi-layer exhuast mani gasket

it is stainless steel and I spray it down with a light coat before installing it

You can reuse it a LOT too

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA-T_240

I use the copper ones. its a PITA trying to get all 4 of the gaskets to stay in place when putting stuff on.

Ok, so that's 2 for copper gasket.

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonkyle77

oem is 1 pc
you get what you pay for with gaskets man
bad gaskets are a whore to replace in my opinion.

I didn't think the copper gaskets were "cheap". Just an alternate to paper gaskets.

Guys, remember this is going on a KA24DE.

silnismo · 02-27-2008, 07:15 PM

been using copper gasket when i swapped out headers. its been on for 2 + years with no leaks, and stated b4 its reusable!

cheap copper gaskets? my single copper exhaust gasket is probably more $ then an single OEM nissan exhaust gasket.

as long as you not F***'in with the ebay gaskets that come with their ebay mani's, then oem or copper should be fine for any application.

02-27-2008, 10:25 AM	#1
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 39 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	exhaust manifold gasket: copper vs. oem Has anyone had any NEGATIVE experience with copper exhaust manifold gaskets? I've been reading some people saying to just use OEM and then I've read some people say to use a copper gasket. The Felpro one(s) I have on there now is leaking. It's 4 seperate ones, not one piece. EDIT: If it matters: KA24DE and it would be used with an aftermarket header.

02-27-2008, 10:27 AM	#2
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Im using a MR Copper on my SR, Works awsome no leaks and it is reusable Ive had to pull the mainfold a few times __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

02-27-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Copper work great against high heat and especially if they are crush style (basically one use) my favorte is the Nissan multi-layer exhuast mani gasket it is stainless steel and I spray it down with a light coat before installing it You can reuse it a LOT too __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

02-27-2008, 11:06 AM	#5
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 38 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use the copper ones. its a PITA trying to get all 4 of the gaskets to stay in place when putting stuff on. __________________

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Big Bronze Rim Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The OE is multiple layers, but it is rivited together making it one piece. __________________ "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not similarly handicapped."

02-27-2008, 03:59 PM	#8
Dutchmalmiss Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal (323) Age: 39 Posts: 3,501 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	+1 on the multilayer gasket, which is the S15 SR gasket. I believe S13 and S14 are only single-layered. __________________ Pignose, biaaatch.

02-27-2008, 04:13 PM	#10
devonkyle77 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: md Age: 41 Posts: 3,091 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: devonkyle77 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	oem is 1 pc you get what you pay for with gaskets man bad gaskets are a whore to replace in my opinion. __________________ WTB-NARDI wheel & NRG 2.8 QR

02-27-2008, 07:15 PM	#12
silnismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ! Age: 38 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	been using copper gasket when i swapped out headers. its been on for 2 + years with no leaks, and stated b4 its reusable! cheap copper gaskets? my single copper exhaust gasket is probably more $ then an single OEM nissan exhaust gasket. as long as you not F***'in with the ebay gaskets that come with their ebay mani's, then oem or copper should be fine for any application.