I know you can purchase the gasket and hardware kit from Nissan and I did when I first bolted up the exhaust. I blew the gasket connecting the Y-pipe to the mid-pipe though and now I am wondering if there is any way to find just the one gasket at a better price so I can pick up a few.

It is the gasket in the left of this bolt & gasket kit.

 

1. how do you "blow" a gasket in the exhaust? there's barely any pressure on them...

2. any gasket will do, no need to spend extra for nismo

 

When I pulled off my exhaust, one set of gaskets were soaked in fuel and actually broke apart. I guess I was running rich.

 

w e i r d

 

We have both of those in stock.

For the year of the Y-pipe.
http://www.berktechnology.com/shop/p...D=106&P_ID=466



And the front of the Y-pipe. Y-pipe/Cat flanges.

http://www.berktechnology.com/shop/p...hStartRecord=1

 

I know this is a seperate question, but how many bolts are needed for the stock exhaust? I'm looking to reinstall it and all I have are the gaskets and nuts. Am I missing bolts?

 

The studs (bolts) are pressed into the flanges of the stock exhaust. So nuts only.

 

thanks man! I thought i was going to have deal with the parts department!

 

Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for...ordered some extras.

 

Hey guys, I just recently installed the nismo on my car as well. I had to search everywhere to find these gaskets! Its still leaking though through the mid-pipe/muffler connection, apparently there is supposed to be a 3in metal O-ring there. Any ideas where I can get one?
Thank You

 

You will probably have to buy the complete bolt and gasket kit...

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=4118

 

Back from the dead. Does anyone know the sizes of the gaskets and o ring? I don't see the need to spend big $$$ on "NISMO" gaskets, these are just exhaust gaskets. I need these to install my Nismo exhaust. thanks

 

[QUOTE=AroundMyHorn;4708435]I know this is a seperate question, but how many bolts are needed for the stock exhaust? I'm looking to reinstall it and all I have are the gaskets and nuts. Am I missing bolts?[/QUOTE

stock exhaust uses studs on the exhaust already, i beleive

 

SO you would need the nuts then. Anyone know about the gaskets? Can I use OEM sized ones?

 

I would spread a very thin coat of paint on the exhaust then push a peice of paper onto it to copy the shape, then check local auto parts store and match them up, i wouldnt use the 3-ply ones (like oem) i'd use the 1 peice thicker gaskit if it were me, just spend the money for the nismo kit it will be easier and atleast you know its right

 

Why not just order from berk

 

Look at Amazon

2.5"
http://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-1457-2.../dp/B001804UBG

3.0"
http://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-1458-2.../dp/B000E43BDK

 

I recently bought some local from this south DFW company:
http://www.sfxperformance.com/

2.5 inch:
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/VIB1457.htm

3.0 inch:
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/VIB1458.htm

they also have 2.75, etc

center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole is 4.125 if i remember correctly on the Y pipe.
-J

 

Those are the same Vibrant gaskets they sale on Amazon, only there cheaper at Amazon and you get free shipping from Amazon.

 

Why not use Nismo?

Well $80 for gaskets in my opinion is ridiculous.

I actually went around some muffler shops in the area and found what I needed. For future reference:

1.You can use OEM gaskets where the y-pipe attaches to the cats. (like someone mentioned a thicker gasket is preferred)
2.You need a 3" inner diameter for the y-pipe to mid pipe connection.
3. Here is the tricky one, The metal o-ring for the mid pipe to muffler is 3" inner diameter. I went to Nissan and the only one they had was much larger than that (4" or so). I modified it as follows: I cut it using a hack saw, mocked it up to the exhaust and marked the second cut. I removed the excess and installed it. So far no leaks.

Hope this helps someone in the future.