Big Block Exhaust header gasket recommendations?

[WheelsOfTerror]

Hi all! Looking at the Felpro 1414's to address an exhaust leak on the ol' 1974 Charger SE 400. I'd love a reusable steel core type gasket, maybe but I defer to hive knowledge here- y'all have been so helpful always. Any recommendations?

As and aside- this latest project car seems to have a little bit of a jinx- I've had to do every job on it about 3 times for one reason or another, so I'd love to nail this little problem on the first try lol

I fear the starter will go the second I get the header gasket in, for example. It sounds 100% healthy but again, that's just how this project has gone so far. It has made me tougher though, for sure lol

 

[65-440]

Remflex or bust, thats the only gasket I'll spend money one. A little pricey but they won't leak!

 

[T2R9]

I agree with Remflex. Worth it all the way.

 

[Darter6]

You got 3 votes for REMFLEX !

 

[dadsbee]

 

[33 IMP]

Remflex have an excellent rep, but also noted for being fragile during install.
Ive always used mr gasket header gaskets on my headers.

 

[#41]

Remlex is best.... just don't plan on being able to re-use it. They are worth the price!

 

[Zeppelin264]

Perceys Aluminum Gasket. Worked on some really bent up Hookers I had. I'd never use anything else. Also, Reusable!

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/php-66036

 

[Carcinogen]

Been able to re-use multi layer aluminum gasket, forget which brand.If gasket de-laminates, use red hi-temp RTV between sheets and let dry, added a bit of thickness on re installation.

Also check to make sure the header fits all the way on the head. Had 452 heads that had a lip that prevented full seating of header flange.

 

[moparedtn]

Remflex is good. So is Cometic (which I use now). Pricy as heck, but multiple uses hasn't
stopped them from sealing every time.

 

[WheelsOfTerror]

Hey guys! Thanks for the recs! I will mull all this over and pull the trigger on something tomorrow. Where are you guys sourcing the Remflex gaskets?

 

[T2R9]

I bought mine on Amazon.

 

[Bob Sawyer]

Reflex for me and I purchased through Amazon.

 

[WheelsOfTerror]

I went with Remflex 6002 from Amazon- I never would have guessed they were the one to go with if not for y'all recommending. Thank you Thank you!

 

[1967coronet]

I just use the regular old felpro exhaust gaskets from the parts store for my headers.
Never blow out, only time I have to swap is if I have a header off the head.
I have all studs and star washers under the fine thread nuts.

 

[dadsbee]

I took blown out gaskets off my Dart... they have TTI embedded in them. Why I went with Remflex. The smart man in me keeps fighting the frugal one and keeps telling the smart one to throw the headers away and get some stock 340 manifolds!

 

[grtflred]

Tried them all (almost) over the years. Remflex on Amazon. Buy 2 sets and be careful with them easy to break as said before.