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    advice on turbo gaskets

    I have a blow on my exhaust around the turbo so I am changing the manifold gaskets to cosmetic I have order the copper manifold to turbo gasket but I can not find a copper turbo to elbow fast or any performance gasket for that matter can anyone point me in the right direction

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    Just get the OEM Nissan ones, they're better quality than any of the aftermarket alternatives

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    Quote Originally Posted by Actual_Ben_Taylor View Post
    Just get the OEM Nissan ones, they're better quality than any of the aftermarket alternatives
    ^^^wot he said.
    I don't think there is such a thing as a performance gasket, just gaskets that last more than 5miles.

    If the exhaust is properly mounted and has a good support to the gearbox , it shouldn't swing about to the extent where it causes turbo gasket failure. Flailing exhausts will cause any turbo gasket to fail.
    Given that, OEM Nissan gaskets last the longest ; provided their fixing studs/nuts don't come loose of course.
    Nissan used locking tabs. Others use other methods of making sure the nuts don't come loose. K-Nuts, exhaust paste, there are a few options.

    Turbo gaskets are a proper pain in the arse of a job, and a common one. If exhaust is secured, OEM quality gaskets, and make sure the nuts don't come loose, you should be good for 100000miles.

    Cosmetic should I think be Cometic too, unless you're buying on eBay

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    You are right about cometic predictive text got me . thanks for the advice I will order a genuine one

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    I had loads of problems with gaskets, went through 3 or 4 before I got a nissan one. I should have gotten that first time!

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    Genuine datsun ftw

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    iirc S15 gaskets are best? That could just be the manifold to head gaskets... but I think they were triple layered

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    S15 one is most definitely an upgrade to S13/S14 SR20DET cars

    Part No for that is 14036-75F00 in case anyone wonders

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