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KoukiMonsta · 08-15-2009, 10:26 PM

is the stock one good or is there an upgrade for this? also can you use the one from a z32? thanks.

Sileighty_85 · 08-15-2009, 10:38 PM

yes you can use the Z32 one

I advise a full metal one though

KoukiMonsta · 08-16-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

yes you can use the Z32 one

I advise a full metal one though

okay, so i am guessing the stock one isnt metal? i thought it was which is why i posted.

what do u guys recommend then (link?) thanks.

Sileighty_85 · 08-16-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KoukiMonsta

okay, so i am guessing the stock one isnt metal? i thought it was which is why i posted.

what do u guys recommend then (link?) thanks.

well ive seen some that are a paper "type"

somthing like this
T25 Inlet Gasket (T28, GT25R, GT28R, GT28RS, GT2871R, Etc) - $14.60 : Himni Racing, Turbocharger, Turbo, Garrett, Turbo Kit, GReddy, Mazda RX-7, HKS, Apexi, TiAL, TurboXS, TurboSmart, Flange, Turbonetics, Exhaust, Intercooler, ACT, Intake

I know theres another shop somewhere that has a thicker version but i cant seem to locate it

dex · 08-16-2009, 11:03 AM

when at local Nissan dealer to replace mine and they gave me a full metal one. I doubt you need anything better... (Job is pain in the ass though)

Prok0 · 08-16-2009, 12:17 PM

If you can get the S15 multi layer, they are pretty bad ass.
Using the head/manifold s15 gasket as well as the S15 T2 gasket, never had a problem.
Also threw new hardware on everywhere to keep everything tight so that probably helped...

You can get a nice set of studs/prevailing torque nuts from autozone for like under 10$ for 8 of em, I would suggest that if your doing the gasket..They are for some chevy or ford V8 but they fit fine..

KoukiMonsta · 08-16-2009, 02:33 PM

okay thanks

those were the gaskets i was seeing online.

i do have this gasket but it has damage(screwdriver), and im thinking this isnt re-usable?

and also between the o2 housing and DP is rtv enough or do i need an actual gasket?

dex · 08-16-2009, 03:59 PM

don't use that gasket... if you boost more the 7psi it's most likely going to leak soon... not worth doing the job twice..

garagelu · 08-16-2009, 04:08 PM

I've got a used good turbo to manifold gasket for you. If you want it let me know. PM me.

Or just go to the nissan dealer and buy a brand new one.

Prok0 · 08-16-2009, 05:46 PM

dont cheap out , but new gaskets, throw some new hardware at it, and dont deal with it again.

Pulling the turbo/manifold off is a pain in the ass and I wouldnt want to do it more then once...

I just noticed you bought angry steves old car, hows it running?

TheRealSy90 · 08-16-2009, 05:50 PM

yeah i've replaced this gasket twice now and I can't figure out why it keeps failing? does 10psi really affect it that much?

Prok0 · 08-16-2009, 05:58 PM

Unless your using a shit organic gasket I dont see why it would fail, unless you have old hardware and the nuts are loosening up and causing the turbo to loosen up off the manifold
(Which happened to me once, then I put new hardware in, reused my multilayer t2 gasket and havent had a problem since)

You can see in the picture, the multilayer S15 turbine gasket and exhaust manifold gaskets that are bundled with the tomei expreme manifold kit, I think if you call up enjuku they have the part numbers written down for just the gaskets and you can order them thru enjuku.

KoukiMonsta · 08-16-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Prok0

dont cheap out , but new gaskets, throw some new hardware at it, and dont deal with it again.

Pulling the turbo/manifold off is a pain in the ass and I wouldnt want to do it more then once...

I just noticed you bought angry steves old car, hows it running?

its running good, turbo went bad hence why im doing this but other than that not bad.

looks like ill be getting a new gasket then. and for copper exhaust mani gaskets is there a direction for them?

drifter_for_life06 · 08-16-2009, 06:46 PM

got all my gaskets from Enjuku. Mr. Gasket copper manifold gasket and all the rest were just OEM replacements from them. They work flawlessly

s14unimog · 08-17-2009, 01:00 PM

I'm running an Expreme kit with all of the s15 mulit-layer gaskets. The stock s13 or Z32 4 bolt collector gasket works fine. I've put over 18psi to one without issues. Usually the stock gasket fails once the hardware loosens up. As for the MR.Gasket Copper, I've had it fail on me before. Without moving straight to bashing, I think its due to the copper expansion rates, but I'm no expert on thermal dynamics. I will tell you with that gasket, I have had trouble keeping the hardware on the head tight. This is why I attribute it to the differences in expansion.

Enjuku doesn't carry the multi-layer gaskets to my knowledge...

clark · 08-17-2009, 01:13 PM

replace all your studs while you have it out.

08-15-2009, 10:26 PM	#1
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	turbo/exhaust mani gasket is the stock one good or is there an upgrade for this? also can you use the one from a z32? thanks.

08-15-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
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08-16-2009, 02:33 PM	#7
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	okay thanks those were the gaskets i was seeing online. i do have this gasket but it has damage(screwdriver), and im thinking this isnt re-usable? and also between the o2 housing and DP is rtv enough or do i need an actual gasket? Last edited by KoukiMonsta; 08-16-2009 at 02:54 PM..

08-16-2009, 06:46 PM	#14
drifter_for_life06 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Freedom, PA Age: 36 Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	got all my gaskets from Enjuku. Mr. Gasket copper manifold gasket and all the rest were just OEM replacements from them. They work flawlessly __________________ RPS13: +.020" 2871r 264's AEM EMS http://enjukuracing.com/#_l_4s

08-17-2009, 01:00 PM	#15
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 38 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I'm running an Expreme kit with all of the s15 mulit-layer gaskets. The stock s13 or Z32 4 bolt collector gasket works fine. I've put over 18psi to one without issues. Usually the stock gasket fails once the hardware loosens up. As for the MR.Gasket Copper, I've had it fail on me before. Without moving straight to bashing, I think its due to the copper expansion rates, but I'm no expert on thermal dynamics. I will tell you with that gasket, I have had trouble keeping the hardware on the head tight. This is why I attribute it to the differences in expansion. Enjuku doesn't carry the multi-layer gaskets to my knowledge... __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

08-16-2009, 11:03 AM	#5
dex Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: montreal Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	when at local Nissan dealer to replace mine and they gave me a full metal one. I doubt you need anything better... (Job is pain in the ass though)

08-16-2009, 12:17 PM	#6
Prok0 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Age: 38 Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you can get the S15 multi layer, they are pretty bad ass. Using the head/manifold s15 gasket as well as the S15 T2 gasket, never had a problem. Also threw new hardware on everywhere to keep everything tight so that probably helped... You can get a nice set of studs/prevailing torque nuts from autozone for like under 10$ for 8 of em, I would suggest that if your doing the gasket..They are for some chevy or ford V8 but they fit fine..

08-16-2009, 03:59 PM	#8
dex Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: montreal Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	don't use that gasket... if you boost more the 7psi it's most likely going to leak soon... not worth doing the job twice..

08-16-2009, 04:08 PM	#9
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 40 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	I've got a used good turbo to manifold gasket for you. If you want it let me know. PM me. Or just go to the nissan dealer and buy a brand new one.

08-16-2009, 05:46 PM	#10
Prok0 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Age: 38 Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dont cheap out , but new gaskets, throw some new hardware at it, and dont deal with it again. Pulling the turbo/manifold off is a pain in the ass and I wouldnt want to do it more then once... I just noticed you bought angry steves old car, hows it running?

08-16-2009, 05:50 PM	#11
TheRealSy90 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maricopa, AZ Age: 34 Posts: 7,721 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	yeah i've replaced this gasket twice now and I can't figure out why it keeps failing? does 10psi really affect it that much?

08-16-2009, 05:58 PM	#12
Prok0 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Age: 38 Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Unless your using a shit organic gasket I dont see why it would fail, unless you have old hardware and the nuts are loosening up and causing the turbo to loosen up off the manifold (Which happened to me once, then I put new hardware in, reused my multilayer t2 gasket and havent had a problem since) You can see in the picture, the multilayer S15 turbine gasket and exhaust manifold gaskets that are bundled with the tomei expreme manifold kit, I think if you call up enjuku they have the part numbers written down for just the gaskets and you can order them thru enjuku.

08-17-2009, 01:13 PM	#16
clark Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new york Posts: 1,035 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	replace all your studs while you have it out.