Anybody else had problems with their exhaust gaskets that came with their test pipes burning up. Now it sounds like metal on metal rattling under the car. I've pinpointed that it's where the cat-delete pipe runs to the header...anyone else have this problem????

 

Photos of gaskets helpful.

 

I'm sorry.... the gasket started like this and i checked under the car and loosened the bolts and now the gasket is black....and very thinned ot on one edge

 

Typically those metal perforated gaskets that come with test pipes are garbage. If in good shape we will copper spray the OEM ones or get new OEM ones.

 

I used the gaskets that came with my resonated test pipes and paid the price for it(it exploded). I will post up pics of the gasket later when I get home from work. I would say respray the OEM ones which is what i am using now with no issues.

 

YEAH, i took it to the guy i know at the shop and told him to put the OEM one's back on if possible...so never use the ones that come with pipes, good to know, thanks guys!
and when you say respray, what are you referring to, spray the OEM one's with what?

 

scratch that guys, my test pipe cracked...looks like i'm going back to OEM...not worth it

 

What kind of test pipes did you have?

 

well i went from Berk's to Invidia because i was having an issue with the fitment with the Berk's HFC's. The left Invidia test pipe cracked...I'll post some pics later...

 

i guess this is the chance you take with test pipes....