Is the DSF027 an exhaust header or just the gasket?

Just the gasket. The DSF027 is the seal that sits between the cylinder head and the header or manifold flange — it is not the extractor itself.

Will the DSF027 fit my old Falcon?

It is listed to fit the Ford Falcon and Fairlane from 1966 to early 1988. Confirm your exact engine and flange pattern with the workshop before ordering.

Should I reuse my old header gasket?

No — a header gasket is a wear item. Whenever the headers come off it is worth renewing so the joint seals properly.

DSF027

Redback Header Gasket for Ford Falcon (01/1966 - 02/1988), Fairlane

Redback Header Gasket.

BrandRedbackSWD

Category: Extractors and headers

RRP $15.39 AUD

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Redback Header Gasket for Ford Falcon (01/1966 - 02/1988), Fairlane (0 product image

Part specs

Vehicle Make: Ford

The Redback DSF027 is a header gasket listed to fit the Ford Falcon and Fairlane built from 1966 through to early 1988. It is the sealing component that sits between the cylinder head and the extractor or exhaust manifold flange, not an exhaust system in its own right.

What is a header gasket and what does it do?

A header gasket is the flat seal clamped between the engine’s exhaust port face and the header (extractor) or manifold flange. Its job is to contain hot exhaust gas at the joint so the system stays sealed and quiet, without leaks that whistle or cost back-pressure. It is a wear item: every time those flanges are unbolted to fit extractors or service the engine, the gasket is renewed rather than reused. The DSF027 covers that joint on the older Falcon and Fairlane.

Which Fords does the DSF027 suit?

It is listed to fit the Ford Falcon and Fairlane across a long production window, from 1966 to early 1988 per the listing. Because these are spread over many years and engine variants, the right gasket comes down to your exact port pattern and flange. Confirm the exact build with the workshop before ordering so the gasket matches your head and headers.

Is this part road legal?

A header gasket is a sealing part, not an emissions component, so it does not change a vehicle’s compliance status on its own. It simply seals the joint between the head and the headers or manifold. Whatever extractors or system it seals against is what determines legality — the gasket itself is neutral.

What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?

Oak Flats Muffler Men fits and seals header joints in-house across the Illawarra. We match the gasket to your port face, check the flanges are flat, and torque the joint evenly so it seals first time. At an RRP of $15.39 it is an inexpensive part that is well worth renewing whenever the headers come off. Send your Falcon or Fairlane build and we’ll confirm the gasket suits.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

Is the DSF027 an exhaust header or just the gasket?: Just the gasket. The DSF027 is the seal that sits between the cylinder head and the header or manifold flange — it is not the extractor itself.
Will the DSF027 fit my old Falcon?: It is listed to fit the Ford Falcon and Fairlane from 1966 to early 1988. Confirm your exact engine and flange pattern with the workshop before ordering.
Should I reuse my old header gasket?: No — a header gasket is a wear item. Whenever the headers come off it is worth renewing so the joint seals properly.

Fitment support across the Illawarra

Fitment checks near you across 18 Illawarra suburbs, from Oak Flats and Shellharbour to Wollongong and Kiama.Show nearby fitment areasCollapse section

Oak Flats Muffler Men can check this part against supplier specs, part number, image, RRP and vehicle details for customers around Oak Flats, Shellharbour, Wollongong, Dapto, Albion Park, Kiama and the northern suburbs.

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