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slideways2004 · 11-21-2006, 05:53 PM

i'm about to install my s15 multi layer gaskets. the exhaust manifold and the square turbo one. do i just bolt these up or do i spray them with copper spray or some kind of sealant?

HalveBlue · 11-21-2006, 08:27 PM

Copper spray should be fine.

Some gaskets do not require copper spray, and some people believe adding this is detrimental to the performance of your headgasket.

Of course, muscle car guys swear by the stuff and have used it for decades.

So, to be sure, read the instructions/directions that came with your gasket. If you're still not sure, contact the manufacturer.

Good Luck!

HyperTek · 11-21-2006, 11:15 PM

its oem gasket so it probably didnt come with instructions..

stand alone with teh gasket will be ok, thats its job after all

slideways2004 · 11-22-2006, 09:41 PM

thanks for moving it whoever did it. i poseted in teh wrong section. they are oem gaskets so they didn't come with any instructions. i don't think i'm gonna spray anything b/c i don't know where to get some and i don't really see it helping it seal b/c its a metal gasket not a paper.

HyperTek · 11-22-2006, 09:54 PM

you dont want to put anything on those gaskets.. this is the exhuast so it gets really hot.. it would just burn that stuff up. you should be good to go!

codyace · 11-23-2006, 02:34 PM

NO and NO

They are OEM replacements, and need no extra help in the form of copper spray.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-23-2006, 04:55 PM

You only use copper spray for the headgasket, not the exhuast gasket. Just tighten the nuts to proper torque and dont over torque them or youll risk stripping/breaking a stud off.

HalveBlue · 11-23-2006, 07:28 PM

Haha! Reading owns me.

I didn't even notice that you were NOT talking about a headgasket.

Disregard what I said...if it isn't too late.

11-21-2006, 05:53 PM	#1
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 35 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	s15 metal gaskets- copper spray? i'm about to install my s15 multi layer gaskets. the exhaust manifold and the square turbo one. do i just bolt these up or do i spray them with copper spray or some kind of sealant?

11-21-2006, 11:15 PM	#3
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	its oem gasket so it probably didnt come with instructions.. stand alone with teh gasket will be ok, thats its job after all __________________ Keep it Classy

11-22-2006, 09:54 PM	#5
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you dont want to put anything on those gaskets.. this is the exhuast so it gets really hot.. it would just burn that stuff up. you should be good to go! __________________ Keep it Classy

11-23-2006, 02:34 PM	#6
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 36 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	NO and NO They are OEM replacements, and need no extra help in the form of copper spray. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

11-23-2006, 04:55 PM	#7
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You only use copper spray for the headgasket, not the exhuast gasket. Just tighten the nuts to proper torque and dont over torque them or youll risk stripping/breaking a stud off. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-21-2006, 08:27 PM	#2
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Copper spray should be fine. Some gaskets do not require copper spray, and some people believe adding this is detrimental to the performance of your headgasket. Of course, muscle car guys swear by the stuff and have used it for decades. So, to be sure, read the instructions/directions that came with your gasket. If you're still not sure, contact the manufacturer. Good Luck!

11-22-2006, 09:41 PM	#4
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 35 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	thanks for moving it whoever did it. i poseted in teh wrong section. they are oem gaskets so they didn't come with any instructions. i don't think i'm gonna spray anything b/c i don't know where to get some and i don't really see it helping it seal b/c its a metal gasket not a paper.

11-23-2006, 07:28 PM	#8
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha! Reading owns me. I didn't even notice that you were NOT talking about a headgasket. Disregard what I said...if it isn't too late.

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