Installing New Exhaust System

[moobaque]

Hey all,

Ive purchased myself a turbo back exhaust system for my r33 and so ive been doing a little reading to get my self prepared for the install.

I just read the the diy section tutorial about installing a split dump pipe off the turbo and the author leads you to believe that whether you use a new or reuse and old gasket you need to use some sort of sealant (exhaust goo/cement).

I just need some clarity because i thought if your using a new gasket, that is what makes the seal between eg. the turbo and the dump.. and exhaust goos are for when ur gasket is broken or not using a gasket at all?

Cheers

Cam

[sinistaGTR]

nope you need to chuck it on them....its more like a silicon base stuff, it doesnt dry hard hard

[Abo Bob]

I wouldn't use any gasket goop on the exhaust. I use ordinary grease. The idea is that it burns when you first take the car for a drive (so don't be scared of a lttle smoke at first) then this leaves the carbon residue which fills the gaps.

[mad082]

i use gasket sealant. just make sure it is suitable for exhausts.

[moobaque]

Thanks for the responses peeps!

So is repco the easiest place to go for this stuff? and do i need to be putting it at every join or is it just the high pressure at the turbo?

Does anyone know any brands/names aswell or should my friendly repco staff member know what i'm talking about

Cheers

[moobaque]

Im still not quite sure what i should do about this whole gasket situation after speaking to a few companies

Sumo performance say they always use some sort of gasket goo

RE Customs say sometimes, depends on the type of gasket.. wat eva that means

and Brighton Nissan say just use the gasket on its own....

oh and has chasers motoworks changed its number coz the number i called says its disconnected

[sinistaGTR]

if you buy gaskets from nissan often they come covered in goo, my exhaust manifold one was when i bought it, get some to be on the safe side, whats the worse it will do burn off lol

[moobaque]

I guess its more so what i should be buying coz there are so many options but most of them say they are gasket replacements...not necessarily to be used in conjunction with gaskets.

or there is the exhaust cement that the dude mentions in the dump pipe tutorial?

i picked up a gasket from nissan today (from back of the turbo to dump pipe) and it has no goo on it but nissan recon thats all ya need to seal..?