RB header install, ok to re-use header to block gasket?
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RB header install, ok to re-use header to block gasket?
I'm installing my Racing beat header/pre-silecner and catback tommorow..You think it would be ok to re-use the manifold gasket..I really dont wanna wait or pay 25.00 plus shipping for the thing..
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sweet...thats what I figured..just wanted to be sure...I'd be pissed it it started leaking after I get everything bolted on.
Have RB header...pre-silecner..and RB catback..got em all used buying from people of rx7 forums...
170.00 for header shipped...AWSOME condition with just barely the signs of blue from heat on it.
40.00 for pre-silencer...rusty...good condition...it'll work good...
90.00 for RB catback...nice condition...no rust...
Have RB header...pre-silecner..and RB catback..got em all used buying from people of rx7 forums...
170.00 for header shipped...AWSOME condition with just barely the signs of blue from heat on it.
40.00 for pre-silencer...rusty...good condition...it'll work good...
90.00 for RB catback...nice condition...no rust...
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thats a good deal on the header, i just bought one from mazdatrix.com---$212 total, i am putting mine on this saturday night, they didnt supply the gasket so i will reuse mine, it better not leak, but if it does where is a good place that i could find a good cheap one?
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Yes, I agree that you probably should replace the gasket, but I re-used mine, and it has been fine, never gave me any problems. The gasket is fairly thick, and as long as it is still in one piece it should be ok. But If I did it over again Id probably replace it, just bacause it is 16 years old..
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Honestly, its a sheet of metal. They dont break like the other ones on the intake do. They are a lot stronger and are reusable. I doubt mazda would even replace them unless they just wanted to charge you more.
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Mine was $11 from mazdatrix. I got it with the header shipped for $218.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=13-461A-N326
http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=13-461A-N326
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I've had great luck getting best prices from Mazdaformance. Easy to contact since they are a rx7.com sponsor. Just click the link at the top of the page.
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i agree with the do it right do it once...when i ported my intake manifolds i replaced everything i could...
i just re-used the gasket...no leaks...i didnt have time to get my catback on. So i mated it to my 2.5 to midas mufflers with the rb pre-silencer..at WOT it sounds like a 2000 cc chainsaw...******* sounds mean as ****..catback will go on Monday.
i just re-used the gasket...no leaks...i didnt have time to get my catback on. So i mated it to my 2.5 to midas mufflers with the rb pre-silencer..at WOT it sounds like a 2000 cc chainsaw...******* sounds mean as ****..catback will go on Monday.
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oh and power...from 3500 to 6k it pull like a mother ******! powerband drops off at like 6k as usual. I'm done with the n/a..saving for the TII swap now for next sumer..
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