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Message started by Greg on 06/09/12 at 14:11:02

Title: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Greg on 06/09/12 at 14:11:02

Still on the quest for the perfect gasket to use between my header and muffler! I am using the tin can method which isn't bad. I did some searching and found Percy's XX Carbon header gasket material and Mr. Gasket Ultra Seal header gasket material. I am wondering if anyone is familiar with either of these products. Will it wrap around our header? I was only able to find 1 review where the Mr. Gasket was used on a bike and he said it may not wrap around a pipe smaller than 2". When I read reviews, I toss out the best and the worst and concentrate in the middle. With only one review, there is nothing to concentrate on! Anyhow, these materials are rated to 2000*. I would rather use this than the high temp copper silicone sealer. Or does anyone have any other suggestions?

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/09/12 at 14:19:03

HOw good is the fit? Are there enough slots in the muffler to crimp down tight? What kinda clamp are you using?

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4652034280063758&id=40a02652cde0840e771b2cdb29173574

http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=t-bolt+clamps+stainless+steel

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Greg on 06/09/12 at 14:22:37

I just ordered a couple of that style of clamp. No one around here had one that wrapped all the way around. There is an overall 1/16" difference between muffler and header. I didn't cut slits in this one since I didn't think I would be able to seal the area directly behind the slits since it is a little heavier steel than the HD muffler.

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/09/12 at 14:31:17

If you have a measured 1/16th difference, look for some 1/32nd shim stock. Or a few thou skinnier.

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Greg on 06/09/12 at 14:36:01

687771766B6C5D6D5D65777B30020 wrote:

If you have a measured 1/16th difference, look for some 1/32nd shim stock. Or a few thou skinnier.

While I was in the bathroom I had that thought exactly. (I do my best thinking there) My only concern was heat, but then I figured if my potato can can take it, shims should be able to as well.

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Serowbot on 06/09/12 at 14:37:03

I recommend cutting the slots... just cut them the same length as the stock slot, and if your clamp seals that one, it'll seal them all...
It just won't neck down far enough without them...
Then,.. the tin can will work pretty darn good... ;)...
No sealant or paste will last... You might find leaded muffler tape.. that can work.. try a muffler shop?...

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Greg on 06/09/12 at 14:53:54

JOG, shim material is expensive. I found that aluminim foil melts at 1220*F. Perhaps a few layers of that would work?

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Greg on 06/09/12 at 14:54:54

4B5D4A574F5A574C380 wrote:

Yeah, I will probably cut the slots. I need to remove the muffler to re-paint it and don't want to have to deal with a leak.

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Greg on 06/09/12 at 15:08:37

Serowbot, why do you specify a tin can instead of aluminum can?

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Serowbot on 06/09/12 at 16:29:44

4D484F4443492A0 wrote:

Serowbot, why do you specify a tin can instead of aluminum can?

Stronger and thicker... I never tried aluminum... :-?...

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by rfw2003 on 06/09/12 at 16:42:55

Just a thought here, But why not just take the header and muffler down to the local muffler shop and have them enlarge the header pipe to the right size for the muffler. I'm sure it wouldn't cost but a few dollars at the most and just a few mins to get it done, then you wouldn't have to worry about using any shims at all.

On the subject of Mufflers, is anyone using the Ryca reverse cone mufflers? I was wondering how they sound. If it's somewhere in between stock and my loud as heck Jardine I may just pick one of those up.

R.F.

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Greg on 06/09/12 at 16:48:14

5A4E5F1A18181B280 wrote:

Because that makes too much sense! ::) :o ;D

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/09/12 at 18:17:44

Or because that thing is double walled & welded.. '

there mite be enough of the external header pipe pokin past where the internal pipe mates, IDK, but have a look before ya go runnin off with it,

Title: Re: Exhaust gasket material
Post by Boofer on 06/09/12 at 19:35:30

I notice a lot of questions about the clamp. I used what I assume is the stock Suzuki clamp on my Harley muffler, but the Dr Pepper can gasket has finally let go and leaks a little. I guess I should have used the Mountain Dew gasket as some recommend. :-[