What head gasket-bolts with my Dart Heads?
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What head gasket-bolts with my Dart Heads?
I am getting a set of Dart 205cc heads and wanted everyones say on what head gasket and head bolts should I go with. My cam and other mods are staying the same. Should I stick with the stock head gasket or go with a .040 gasket to get the CR up?
Should I go with ARP or stock head bolts?
My car is a daily driver with 35K miles.
The stock parts are a lot cheaper but I want to do it right.
Thanks,
Bill
Should I go with ARP or stock head bolts?
My car is a daily driver with 35K miles.
The stock parts are a lot cheaper but I want to do it right.
Thanks,
Bill
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Some ARP head bolts just for the sake of torquing simplicity would not be a bad idea. I'd grab some cometic head gaskets. That would increase your compression to around the 11.1:1 area.
Ben T.
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Originally Posted by Studytime
Some ARP head bolts just for the sake of torquing simplicity would not be a bad idea. I'd grab some cometic head gaskets. That would increase your compression to around the 11.1:1 area.
Ben T.
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Bill
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I went with the GM MLS 6.0 gaskets, they are a little more forgiving and a lot of guys with the Cometics were having leaks at the time I did my heads. I also did the ARP studs. They are great and I would do them again in a heartbeat. Can't wait to see your results.
Just looked at the photo's, looks like they are using a different valve seal then mine had. I have some of the first ones out.
Just looked at the photo's, looks like they are using a different valve seal then mine had. I have some of the first ones out.
Last edited by vettenuts; 04-21-2007 at 02:51 PM.
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
I went with the GM MLS 6.0 gaskets, they are a little more forgiving and a lot of guys with the Cometics were having leaks at the time I did my heads. I also did the ARP studs. They are great and I would do them again in a heartbeat. Can't wait to see you results.
Just looked at the photo's, looks like they are using a different valve seal then mine had. I have some of the first ones out.
Just looked at the photo's, looks like they are using a different valve seal then mine had. I have some of the first ones out.
Bill
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Originally Posted by JPH
cometic 3.960/.040 is what i use, along with arp #134-3609 bolts.
Dart recommends a 4.100 gasket bore.
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I just ordered a few more parts but still have not ordered the head gaskets. I am going with the Cometic .040 gasket. Just trying to find out which bore to use. They do not have a 4.100 bore.I was thinking of the C5318-040 part number. the bore is 4.160"
Bill
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Originally Posted by Bill Bowling
I just ordered a few more parts but still have not ordered the head gaskets. I am going with the Cometic .040 gasket. Just trying to find out which bore to use. They do not have a 4.100 bore.I was thinking of the C5318-040 part number. the bore is 4.160"
Bill
Bill
Just as an FYI, they recommend the Fel Pro 1161L and 1161R for the LSx. They are .053" thick but according to them are better than the Cometic.