copper exhaust manifold gasket

[rb25crazy]

hi guys

i was wondering if copper exhaust gasket manifolds are reuseable? i'm asking cuz i have one currently on my car and i gotta put back the stock exhaust manifold to get ready for smog. wanted to know if the copper will kinda stick onto the exhaust manifild when i take it off like the oem kinda exhaust gaskets or will it just be a seperate piece like before? just wanted to know to see if i gotta go and buy another gasket thanks.

[onefst240]

Im pretty sure it would still work as long as its not warped then it should be fine. My father runs copper head gaskets on his 1000hp v-8 and all we do is just clean them off make sure they are straight and bolt them back up. Hope this helps

[rb25crazy]

thank you ! great answer glad i dont gotta buy another gasket. =) appreciate the help.