GM HEADGASKETS
02-24-2003, 07:31 PM
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GM HEADGASKETS im building a 02 ls1 block and using 5.3 stage 2 heads. what head gaskets should i use? should i just get the head gaskets or a head gasket set? are there any differences in gaskets from 2000- 02?
02-25-2003, 09:07 PM
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Re: GM HEADGASKETS Some, maybe most of the '02 cars got multi-layer steel gaskets. These are easier on clean up but not nescessary. The stock GM gaskets ('98-'01)are fine.
02-26-2003, 03:13 AM
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Re: GM HEADGASKETS The 02 gaskets are .060 thickness, while the pre-02's are .054 thickness. This would be mean that using the 02 gasket would bring your valves slightly farther away from the pistons, and you will lose a little compression. The 02's are clean and easy, but I would run the pre-02's because they won't hurt compression..
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