I just picked up a gasket from Napa and they assured me it is for my car (1982 280zx coupe non turbo with automatic tranny) They also said it will fit the turbo model also and get this...will fit a 1980 also...isn't that an N47 head where as mine is a P79??? Either way this is all they offer. Anyway here is the pic of the gasket, I am sure you all know far more than they do when it comes to the gasket, thanks guys.

 

The heads may have changed, but all the manifolds are interhachangeable. All the gaskets come with the square exhaust ports so they work with any head combo. Thats the right one.

 

Woooo Hooooo!!! Thank you!!! Hey does that mean I can use a header for an '80 then and just weld on a bung for the O2 sensor??

 

they didnt have one from beck and arnley

 

I think I may have heard it mentioned from another store...I think, but Advance Auto parts said they would have to get one from the manufacter

 

i just got that one today, stay tuned for the article and pics tommorrow

 

Yeah the gasket looks right. But if it is a regular gasket for the factory exhaust manifold. I will tell you right now from experience. It will not work on a header. In a short time, it will leak, and then you will be sucking air through the intake. If you want a great header gasket, like I said before. Motorsport Auto www.zcarparts.com, has a header gasket for $12 or $13. Well worth it, and that is what I am using on my '81 motor in my '82. With my headers, and no leaks whatsoever.

 

Why didn't you just get it from Nissan? The OEM gasket is only a few bucks more than that thing was and probably much better...

Rod.

 

It'll fit, but I would set it on fire and use it to light up one of those Doral's.

The Nissan gasket is WAY better than the cheap cardboard ones.

 

Man you guys really dont like these gaskets...Actually the mechanic guy I know instructed me to get it, he makes molds and dyes for making car parts and told me to get this as a template. He says he can make me a gasket that will last as long as I own the car and that it will be re-usable, he just needs some time to make the dye. He made some for his ford 302 in his 1969 Mustang and they look real nice and other than some minor discoloration they look new. He told me he made the gaskets like 7 or 8 years ago and they have been on three different engines with absolutly no leaks or problems. He uses headers on all his engines also. I am very excited about the gasket, I just hate waiting on stuff but I think it will be worth it.

 

i used those gaskets many the time on my cars headers with no such problems, and i get it real hot and drive it hard, i use really high temp exhaust silicon too tho.