Exhaust problem!

[catoiler]

Got a problem with blowing out stock steel gaskets. anybody know if their is any companys making copper gaskets? if not would anybody else be interested in them? sce gasket is about 5 min. from them,maybe if we can make a big enough order they will make them. thanks mike

 

[Rip Rook]

Assuming that your torque spec & sequence is correct I'd guess one or both of your surfaces are not true. Most likely the manifold. Next time you have it off , put a straight edge on it to make sure it's flat. I normally surface any manifold I remove that doesn't appear perfect.