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Old 02-27-2012, 12:08 AM
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I have a 5.7 ls1 but im putting a cam and some milled 243's which head gasket do i need to use? And whats the part number for them
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GM MLS gaskets part #12498544 this part number is for a pair.
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Thanks for the help i will buy them right thank again
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It depends on what size cam. If you want more compression you could go with a Cometic gasket in .040.
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What he said^ I Keep the Cometics in stock, always have GREAT luck with them
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I'm running the Fel-Pro MLS gaskets currently and have been pleased with them.
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Originally Posted by crazyelf
GM MLS gaskets part #12498544 this part number is for a pair.
I use these.
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I have already milled heads
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milled to what cc? what compression will you be at?

GM mls gaskets will work fine, or cometic .040 would as well... and with a better quench!

but either will work for you, I actually bought both when I did my H/C swap because I couldn't make up my mind..
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What CR will you be at with stock 243s and cometic .040s?
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"What CR will you be at with stock 243s and cometic .040s?"
i would like to know this as well
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Originally Posted by Burken01
I actually bought both when I did my H/C swap because I couldn't make up my mind..
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and ended going with neither, going turbo instead... go figure..
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Originally Posted by zstripper2k
What CR will you be at with stock 243s and cometic .040s?
Anyone know this answer?
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Originally Posted by MFCptnMorgan
Anyone know this answer?
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