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    I had pacesetter headers installed on my 2000 Grand Prix GTP and on the rear header I am getting a leak and have no idea how to fix it. The new supplied header gasket was put between the header and head but somehow still leaks..,
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    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
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    Re-use the stock gasket, they are better.

    If the leak is still there, the headers flange might be warped.

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    Like ffdp said, stock gaskets are the best.
    1998 GTP Coupe - DIY Intake, Stock - 178k miles with rusty weight reduction (sold)
    1998 GTP Sedan - CT turbo kit, billet wheel pt61, s1x blower cam, Iceman stage 3 heads, 90# springs for all the valve floatz, walbro pump, fuel pump rewire *slowest s1x build ever*
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