For all you Megan/ebay header users.....

[js593]

Ive managed to find a gasket that may work for you. Felpro number is a MS95088. Little modification is required for 2 of the header bolt holes. Other then that, bolt it on, and torque her down. Application is from any 2.5 (turbo or non-turbo doesnt matter) subaru engine. Ive matched my old diagram to the gasket, and its pretty much flawless. The Felpro version has metal rings for a longer lasting seal. Hopefully this helps people with the same situation that im in

[XcluziveAZN]

mine is leaking. I even bought a new gasket on ebay and put those copper seal
and still leak

will give it a try only $10

[deevergote]

The leak issues associated with the cheap headers may be due to a warped flange as well. Cheap metal and crappy welding will do that!

Felpro is good stuff (OEM for many makers.) Thanks for the part number. Getting a good gasket right away when installing a cheap header is a very smart idea for anyone that wants to go that route (and since the cheap headers are a much more cost-effective replacement for a leaky exhaust manifold than an expensive OEM unit, they're becoming more popular than ever!)

[kouzie]

I never had any problem well beside that cheap ebay one I had long long time ago :lol

[bigpoppa694lyfe]

I got tired of spending money on gaskets so I bolted the fucker super tight and haven't had a leak yet... That was 6 months ago

[WhiteShift]

lol.. all ebay headers look cheap exept somes... i have the EXR model Honda Oem and this is the best... Oem is oem aftermarket is aftermarket.. many time one ebay you think you have a real brand... but... when you get them you see you have get poor product compared to the real one.. its easy to put a stamp on metal and on the box... The quality come with the price imo

[Accrdwgnguy]

Thats what I did, got the suby gaskets (2 for $12!), elongated the bolt holes with wire cutters. Works great!

[Niteryder315]

That's exactly why I've stayed away for now...I've only seen the Megan's for less than $150.00

[Accrdwgnguy]

I just got the "ebay" $55 shipped header, only other problem was that the block bracket broke off due to almost no welding done to it, just welded it back on.

I mean, where else are you gonna find a TIG welded stainless header for this cheap? Sure its the lower quality 300 series stainless, so the finish goes to shit quick, but hey just hit with some header paint and good as new. Megan header is probably no better.

[Accrdwgnguy]

I just got the "ebay" $55 shipped header, only other problem was that the block bracket broke off due to almost no welding done to it, just welded it back on.

I mean, where else are you gonna find a TIG welded stainless header for this cheap? Sure its the lower quality 300 series stainless, so the finish goes to shit quick, but hey just hit with some header paint and good as new. Megan header is probably no better.

I should also mention that the flex pipe on the header rotted out over 1 winter. Of course, with such a wide market of generic headers, your experience may vary. The good thing to come out of this, is that I'm going to weld in a new 2.5" flexpipe along with a 2.5" downpipe section.

[pike0825]

i got an e bay header for 80 bucks like 8 months ago but i cant decide wether or not i want to put it on. oh yeah they came with gaskets but if i want to play it safe what gasket should i use for my 92 honda accord lx f22a1 ? ( oe was this what js593 just answered cus he also said subaru engine. so im confused )

[(({ShauN}))]

thanks for the great info!

i was at the point of just welding the header to the downpipe.

but i shall try this first.


btw, did you guys install both of the gaskets, or just one?

[SOHC-FTW]

What i don't get is why people do not just use the OEM stock metal exhaust gasket.I always have since they are reusable an far better quality than the crush style gaskets.Honestly i've probably bought 8+ headers from ebay...OBX,Megan,BBP an never had an issue im running a BBP setup as of now an it is a good quality peice for $90 bux i can't complain one bit.
However on my very first honda which was a CB we built for our senior project back in 06.The header we used was from ebay an it blowed leaked right at the header to down pipe sounded like a 7k reving tractor in other words it sounded like shit!Ebay is a hit or miss i usually try to stick with atleast something name brand,known knock off brands or something ive used before.

[CB7_REESE]

well seeing how theres this many problems with ebay header name brand websites it is lol

[(({ShauN}))]

What i don't get is why people do not just use the OEM stock metal exhaust gasket.I always have since they are reusable an far better quality than the crush style gaskets.Honestly i've probably bought 8+ headers from ebay...OBX,Megan,BBP an never had an issue im running a BBP setup as of now an it is a good quality peice for $90 bux i can't complain one bit.
However on my very first honda which was a CB we built for our senior project back in 06.The header we used was from ebay an it blowed leaked right at the header to down pipe sounded like a 7k reving tractor in other words it sounded like shit!Ebay is a hit or miss i usually try to stick with atleast something name brand,known knock off brands or something ive used before.

you're saying you can use the two rings?

No. 9 in pic?