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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:07 AM
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Anybody else have problems with leaks from the cheap gasket BBK includes with their long tubes? Where can I buy better gaskets?
Thanks guys.
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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Percy's from Jeg's.
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:10 AM
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yeah those bbk gaskets are junk! go with stock gaskets, they are expensive but they are the best.
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:10 AM
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Percy's from Jeg's.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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Thanks guys.
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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Get the Percy's XX carbon, I installed them on my BBK headers, no retorque, 7000 miles later, including 2- 1000 mile road trips, no leaks, F#*%ING A!!!!!!!!!!

John
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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i just installed my bbk's and i used percy's seal for good i would suggest them good investment
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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i actually had to buy Percy's as well, the ones that came with my bassani's were pretty beat up and i couldnt wait to get them, so i bought others.
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