lusting4ls1

iTrader: (15)

My local advance has all the Felpro gaskets i would need in stock. I was wondering if anyone has ever used them during a cam swap and are they just as good as quality as the gm equivalants?

98_TA_EMLC

Well if you're just doing a cam swap...you can usually get away with reusing all gaskets. I used felpro graphite head gaskets when I did mine...of course I swapped heads and they've done great. I don't trust felpro for water pump gaskets....you should be able to reuse the timing cover gasket with some high temp rtv sealant ran along the bottom. Of course...I think my year car (98) was the only car with graphite water pump gaskets....I used a stock used gasket off a 2002 which is metal with a little rubber ring....I still used a little high temp rtv on those guys anyways



So In summary....you shouldn't need any, but if you do need water pump gaskets...get OEM...if you're swapping heads those gaskets are fine assuming the .054" compression thickness works for your PtV and compression

Bluestreak

Just a cam? Why pull the heads at all? Unless you're swapping heads or the gaskets have a problem, save the time and expense. The rest of the gaskets can be reused as long as they were removed with care. I've done probably 50 cam swaps reusing gaskets and I have yet to get a comeback for a leak.

Only one I wouldn't reuse is the cam retainer plate. Note that the updated retainer plate (if you've never worked on your engine before) has countersunk holes. It requires new bolts that have a wider head. Dealer carries them.

lusting4ls1

iTrader: (15)

thats good news if most of the gaskets can be reused. i guess i am just used to replacing old gaskets with new ones.