Stock Vs. Aftermarket gaskets

[jake8790]

Putting a single on my 1JZ and was wondering if most would recommend reusing the stock MLS exhaust manifold gaskets with the single manifold or using the metal/fiber gaskets that come with the manifold?

 

[seoul4korea]

From my understanding the stock gaskets are fine to reuse, I've seen a few places talking about doing such a thing. I guess the important thing would be to inspect it and make sure it's in good shape and running order first.

 

[92TealSupra]

Depending on the age of the gasket and if it reseals is what I would be worried about. If money is not scarce I would order those gaskets you need, or just buy an entire engine gasket kit. They're getting fewer and fewer and I am sure one day you will need some, and also people in the Supra or at least 1jz/2jz community.

 

[jake8790]

Since they were plain stainless MLS gaskets in good shape I reused them. I'll update on the seal when I get the single swap finished.

 

[seoul4korea]

Depending on the age of the gasket and if it reseals is what I would be worried about. If money is not scarce I would order those gaskets you need, or just buy an entire engine gasket kit. They're getting fewer and fewer and I am sure one day you will need some, and also people in the Supra or at least 1jz/2jz community.

no kidding, I'm so glad I got mine years ago when it was only $180.

 

[slapsticksammy]

Anyone know a source for these gaskets? I believe the original price on these suckers are 20 a piece but can't purchase any 88400 (1jz) parts from the dealership. I see them on ebay from overseas vendors but they are the one piece graphite type. I also contemplated purchasing the CXracing flange just to get the gasket.

 

[seoul4korea]

driftmotion.com

Anyone know a source for these gaskets? I believe the original price on these suckers are 20 a piece but can't purchase any 88400 (1jz) parts from the dealership. I see them on ebay from overseas vendors but they are the one piece graphite type. I also contemplated purchasing the CXracing flange just to get the gasket.

 

[hvyman]

Use the mls gasket. the composite ones tend to blow out.

 

[slapsticksammy]

Driftmotion does not sell exhaust manifold gaskets for the 1jz

 

[jake8790]

Been running the car for a few days now, still leak free.

 

[seoul4korea]

Driftmotion does not sell exhaust manifold gaskets for the 1jz

They don't sell gasket kits?