why in the world are the turbo to DP gasket so much money. anyone know a cheap place to get one?

 

Due do the amount of heat in that location. Malloy Mazda or MazdaComp will be the cheapest for a 'new' gasket.

Are you missing one? Those don't tear up easily and usually only require some cleaning with a stiff brush.

 

no i am getting ready to install a DP and i wasnt sure if i was going to need one.

 

If the dp flange is good and flat, you'll be fine.

If you get leaking, I would just break down and buy all new studs, nuts, and gasket.

Dave

 

I am also about to install my DP. Do I need to prep the gasket with anything? Or do I just bolt it on with the dp. I also spent 100$ on my gasket, did i spend too much?

 

No need to prep the gasket. Clean both the DP and the header, and don't overtighten.

The gasket is a sandwich design so its meant to flex with the heat & cold cycles. Same goes for the gasket at the end of the DP that meets the cat/mid-pipe.

In fact, I'd get a new gasket for the cat/mid-pipe.

:-) neil

 

if you really need one, i have one with about 1000miles on it, its pretty much new. pm me.

 

I believe it was ~$77 from Malloy a couple years ago. $100 seems about right for a new one now.