so definitely have a leak between my midpipe and header. I reused the crush gasket (it look like it was in good shape). My question is, has anyone tried using a 3 bolt crush gasket like this one instead?

http://raceroots.com/index.php/products/mazda/rx8/exhaust/high-performance-exhaust-gasket-3-bolt.html

or the remflex product

http://catalog.remflex.com/FORD_Header_Exhaust_Manifold_Gasket_p/pt55-002.htm

they look kinda similar?

so i guess the question is, do they work better?

thanks guys

no one has used this type of gasket??

anyone with ANY insight? i really dont wanna waste 30 bucks for no reason


Thanks!

The only gasket thats re-usable is the Engine to Header Gasket, and of course it has to be in good shape.

All other gaskets should be replaced

I'll second that.

I just picked up the gasket from Race Roots for this exact reason. I'll let you know on Friday how it works

Me and another local use that gasket.
It was supplied with our MazSport midpipe.
Works great and never had a problem reusing it.
I keep the OEM gaskets on my cat for when I need to swap it for e-check.

you can reuse it but be very careful---the carbon becomes fragile after being crushed
it works but i still have to retighen my collector bolts from time to time.
Damn that Ford gasket looks just like it!

I dont understand ...

people can afford mid pipes and other crap. but they just being cheap on buying a new gasket ?

I dont understand the logic behind this ... seriously ...

just as an update, i got my old cat out and measured the bolt pattern, this gasket from remflex WILL FIT the rx8 flange

http://catalog.remflex.com/COLLECTOR_CONNECTOR_Flange_Exhaust_Gasket_p/rf8046.htm


...and being cheap and throwing money away are two different things!

I just picked up the gasket from Race Roots for this exact reason. I'll let you know on Friday how it works

i just ordered mine from remflex, its the same one. would love to hear how it works

just ordered the same remflex gasket for an exoticspeed cat. hopefully if fits!

it should fit, if not u can easily use a drill bit to open the hole 1/16 of an inch or so!

great to hear. did you happen to use any other gaskets from them for the rest of the exhaust?

got the remflex 3 bolt gasket installed. fit like a glove and since it came as a 2 pack i have a spare if i ever need it =)

Thanks again learycd

no problem, def seems like the better deal out of the two, especially with the two pack

all my suby buddies swear by these the brand too, fixed all their leaks (turbo, cat, exhaust)