{"product_id":"1968-1978-ford-big-block-v8-exhaust-header-gasket","title":"1968-1978 Ford Big Block V8 Exhaust Header Gasket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"product-title\"\u003e1968–1978 Ford Big Block V8 Exhaust Header Gasket\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeals the junction between your big block headers and cylinder head without blowout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-built for the heat and pressure cycles of classic Ford V8 engines. Gasket-only piece—no hardware or fasteners included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-indicators\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Ships from FL Warehouse\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ In-House Quality Check\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Direct-from-Warehouse\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design-features\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig block fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e - Engineered for the displacement and thermal load of Ford big block V8s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeader-to-head application\u003c\/strong\u003e - Seals the critical junction where exhaust manifold meets cylinder head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGasket-only design\u003c\/strong\u003e - Replace worn seals without unnecessary hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: 1968–1978 Ford Big Block V8 exhaust header gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Gasket only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGasket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to clean the surface before installing this gasket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Scrape the old gasket material off both the header and cylinder head until they're clean and flat. Any debris or old gasket bits trapped underneath will cause exhaust leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this gasket work with my existing header bolts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gasket is designed to mate with stock header bolt patterns for your engine. Reuse your factory fasteners or source new header bolts separately if yours are stripped or corroded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my header or cylinder head surface is warped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warped surface will cause the gasket to fail prematurely. Test the surface for flatness before installing—if there's any warp, the head or header will need to be milled or replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"K2 Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48609966522551,"sku":"K2-4538-FORD-006-TSARK","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/milkymotorsports.com\/products\/1968-1978-ford-big-block-v8-exhaust-header-gasket","provider":"Milky Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}