I have a racing beat 3" downpipe and I need a gasket that matchs up with with it. I dont know where to get one and everyone that I called today didnt have one.
Thanks guys!!
Josh

 

Isn't that a Mazda Specific Gasket? Just go to Mazda and order one. Should be a tick metal one, not paper.

 

Ok I am confused do I just trim the gasket to fit the 3" downpipe and mid-pipe?

 

When I put my 2.5" DP (oem size) in I just went to a autoparts store and got a generic gasket. It fit perfectly except the holes for the bolts weren't quite right. I trimed out the corners to make the holes larger and it worked out just fine. ie. had U shaped holes

 

any normal exhaust shop can make you one

 

Do you have a cat???

This info was taken from the book "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell.

"If you do, save some $$$ and dont use a gasket. Gaskets will overheat especially the one right after the turbo. This causes gasket failure (common in tII's) and a leak. It would be better to mate the surfaces even enough to make a perfect seal without a gasket. Not having a gasket will never blow out a gasket"

If that fails stay away from fiber type gaskets.

Buy the book its soo cool!

 

Well I dont have a cat now but I did. Now that I dont what do you think I should use now. I talked to a guy at racing beat today and they have the gasket for only 7 bucks!! Soooo..... I might just try that approach. But if you have any other suggestions I am more than willing to try them also

 

The 3" gasket for the Racing Beat exhaust is a special one - you need to get it from Racing Beat. Probably won't find it at an auto parts store. $7 for one is a great price anyhow - go for it!

Dale

 

Yeah I think that I am going to order the gasket from racing beat! I just wish that my downpipe and mid-pipe lined up alittle better.

 

do you have a pepboys "home of rice" because they have the gaskets there and if not the exact size you can cut them to exact size and make sure they are the metal kind not some flimsy whatever it is

 

LOL no we have Autozone (buffet of rice). I was thinking about getting a different gasket and trimming it. but for 7 bucks I will probably just order the right one!