{"product_id":"79-86-ford-mustang-289-302-v8-aluminum-exhaust-header-gasket","title":"79-86 Ford Mustang 289\/302 V8 Aluminum Exhaust Header Gasket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"product-title\"\u003e79-86 Ford Mustang 289\/302 V8 Aluminum Exhaust Header Gasket\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum construction gasket engineered for 289 and 302 V8 header applications on classic Mustangs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to seal header-to-cylinder head connections without the warping or failure common to stock gaskets. Handles heat cycling and repeated removal without compromising the seal.\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\u003eAluminum core\u003c\/strong\u003e - Resists warping under sustained header heat better than composite materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV8 header-specific design\u003c\/strong\u003e - Engineered port geometry for proper cylinder head sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable construction\u003c\/strong\u003e - Withstands multiple installation and removal cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Header-to-cylinder head gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine: 289\/302 V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExhaust header gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\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 replace this gasket every time I remove the header?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum gaskets like these are designed for multiple removal cycles. You can reuse it if the gasket surface remains flat and undamaged — just inspect it before reinstalling. If you see cracks, deformation, or crushed material, swap it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use sealant on the gasket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost header installations work fine with the gasket alone, especially if both mating surfaces (header flange and cylinder head) are clean and flat. A light coat of high-temp gasket sealer can help on older engines with uneven surfaces — test-fit first to confirm the gasket seats properly without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this gasket fit headers already on my engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the port opening spacing on your current header against this gasket's port layout before ordering. Aftermarket header designs vary — confirm your header flange pattern matches this gasket's bore configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"K2 Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48609961148599,"sku":"K2-4440-FORD-006-TSARK","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/milkymotorsports.com\/products\/79-86-ford-mustang-289-302-v8-aluminum-exhaust-header-gasket","provider":"Milky Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}