New exhaust install

nascar2 · 09-09-2011, 05:05 PM

Hi all just about to install my new v&h pipes, which way do the new gaskets go in? There is a flat edge and a pointed edge? which way ??? If you ask me pointed side to motor so they can crush around the pipes

VulcanE · 09-10-2011, 08:59 AM

What type of header gaskets did you get?, I don't think I've seen any as you describe. I looked at your post, and it doesn't say what year/size your bike is, but on the 1500 & 1600, the OEM gaskets are like round hollow aluminum tubes that get crushed to seal when you torque the headers down. Me (and a lot of other members) use the HD gaskets (part # 17048-98). They are round in shape, with flat sides, and flat top and bottom, and appear to look like they are made out of tightly packed steel wool.
But from an engineering point of view, I would think the pointed/tapered end would go toward the header to have a smoother exhaust flow.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-10-2011, 02:45 PM

Hey Cliff from a simple mind like mine I would say to have the pointed edge out so if you want to remove the pipes for any reason it would give you something to grasp. Just my thought from my simple mind.

**ringadingh** · 09-10-2011, 08:31 PM

Ive never noticed that with the gaskets either, I wonder if you have the right ones.

**Cajunrider** · 09-10-2011, 08:46 PM

I use the HD gaskets also but have seen the OEM gaskets. I hadn't noticed them being tapered either.

nascar2 · 09-11-2011, 06:49 AM

not so much tapered as 1 side is flat and the other side looks like it got the material sandwiched together make it "bubble" up

**Cajunrider** · 09-11-2011, 07:26 AM

OK, I would think the flat side would go against the engine.

**Top Cat** · 09-11-2011, 10:23 AM

Nascar, did you get them shipped to someone in the states like we discussed?

**MAS Tequila** · 09-11-2011, 11:05 AM

I've gotten HD gaskets that look like that.

I always put the taper out and never had an issue.

MT

nascar2 · 09-12-2011, 06:14 AM

Yes TC my friends wife has a sister in buffalo I shipped it there then went and picked it up and smuggled it back

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09-10-2011, 08:59 AM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	New exhaust install What type of header gaskets did you get?, I don't think I've seen any as you describe. I looked at your post, and it doesn't say what year/size your bike is, but on the 1500 & 1600, the OEM gaskets are like round hollow aluminum tubes that get crushed to seal when you torque the headers down. Me (and a lot of other members) use the HD gaskets (part # 17048-98). They are round in shape, with flat sides, and flat top and bottom, and appear to look like they are made out of tightly packed steel wool. But from an engineering point of view, I would think the pointed/tapered end would go toward the header to have a smoother exhaust flow. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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09-10-2011, 02:45 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	New exhaust install Hey Cliff from a simple mind like mine I would say to have the pointed edge out so if you want to remove the pipes for any reason it would give you something to grasp. Just my thought from my simple mind. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-10-2011, 08:31 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	New exhaust install Ive never noticed that with the gaskets either, I wonder if you have the right ones. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-10-2011, 08:46 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	New exhaust install I use the HD gaskets also but have seen the OEM gaskets. I hadn't noticed them being tapered either. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2011, 06:49 AM	#6
nascar2 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 85	New exhaust install not so much tapered as 1 side is flat and the other side looks like it got the material sandwiched together make it "bubble" up
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09-11-2011, 07:26 AM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	New exhaust install OK, I would think the flat side would go against the engine. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-11-2011, 10:23 AM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	New exhaust install Nascar, did you get them shipped to someone in the states like we discussed? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-11-2011, 11:05 AM	#9
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	New exhaust install I've gotten HD gaskets that look like that. I always put the taper out and never had an issue. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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09-12-2011, 06:14 AM	#10
nascar2 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 85	New exhaust install Yes TC my friends wife has a sister in buffalo I shipped it there then went and picked it up and smuggled it back
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