Belanger gasket or OEM gasket?

[98intrigue]

I'm buying a set of used Belanger headers for my '06, but am confused as to which gaskets to purchase. The shop who has my car suggested Belanger's, but I've read a few posts on here that they tend to leak over time and suggest the OEMs...but that was regarding Gen 2s.

Any suggestions?

 

[beerly]

I just installed these headers in my car and used the OEM gasket. I read the same things you did about the Belanger gaskets. The big difference is the OEM are multi-layer metal and seem to work like a crush gasket and the Belangers seem to me that they would break down over time. They seem like they would seal good at first but could be prone to breaking down and leaking

 

[Viper Specialty]

OEM in this case, but always MLS if available.

 

[ViperTony]

Belanger gaskets are junk, stick with the OEM MLS.

 

[George Farris]

OEM Gaskets ...

 

[Shandon]

OEM! Balanger gaskets will crack and fall apart! This is from vast experience!

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

we sell tons of the belanger headers, but on all of our installs we highly suggest the oem gaskets, never had a problem with the oems an arp bolts

 

[Much]

OEM Gaskets !!!! Changend mine 2 months ago, because the belanger Gaskets fall apart after 1 year .

 

[98intrigue]

Thanks for all the responses. My headers shipped yesterday and my gaskets should ship tomorrow...hopefully they will arrive just in time for me to get my motor back. New motor, new headers, new wheels, and KW2s (installed a day before my motor decided to have a disagreement with the rod bearings)...this will be like a whole new car!