Choppers

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Which head gaskets would you run with a stock lt1 with le3 heads?

Also which timing set?

fex77k

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impy's if you want to bump up the compression a bit.
Are you going with a EWP, if so any quality dual roller will work.

RamAir95TA

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An LT1 is far from stock with LE3 heads. Clarify. If there's any sort of higher compression/power, I'd use Cometic MLSs.

Timing set depends on what you're using for a water pump, and whether or not you've got a vented opti.

Vented opti, EWP, and a 95 timing cover = Cloyes 3145 double roller, hands down.

AChotrod

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pretty sure you have to fly cut stock pistons or use aftermarket pistons with bigger valve reliefs for LE3s.

Choppers

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Man now. I am lost. Been told that with le3 heads and the cc503 cam it would be ok and then some say it can't be done on stock pistons. Guess I am going to call Lloyd tomorrow and clarify. Which MLS Gasket thickness should I get if these heads will work and also I do want to run a EWP. The motor is a 96 so I don't know if the opti is vented or not.

95mysticta

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That is true i didnt think of that till you said it...

AChotrod

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ya your opti is vented and I run a EWP. Says that about the LE3s right on LEs site

Choppers

iTrader: (60)

Ok. I will call Lloyd tomorrow and ask whats up. I was looking on Summits website and they had 3 different Cloyes 3145 sets. Which do I want?

ScrapSilicon

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if its a Cloyes dbl tru roller for lt1 should be http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-9-3145/

Choppers

iTrader: (60)

So do I need the 95 timing cover or will the 96 I have be ok?

ScrapSilicon

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95,96 and 97 should be all same ..not sure on 95 obd1 motors tho ..damn work comp crashed out sorry about edit after edit and yes on the interior

RamAir95TA

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96s and 97s have the provision for the CKP sensor. You can use either cover, but you'll have to find a way to plug the provision. Ideally, the 95 cover is the best to use.

Also, I don't know why you'd use LE heads with an off-the-shelf cam. Why not go with whatever LE recommends?

Choppers

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iIth the deal I got on ls7 lifters and cam you can't pass it up. Also got a steal on the heads and intake.

RamAir95TA

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I'll never understand how saving a few bucks can be more important in a build than achieving or even surpassing your goals.

Choppers

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All I wanted was 400 rwhp. I think i'll be pretty damn close. What you think?

Choppers

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I paid $250 for the ls7 lifters and cam which are new. Can't beat that IMO.

RamAir95TA

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Maybe, maybe not. You never know. I know it would be much easier (and far less guesswork) if you had a custom grind designed to do what you want.

Like I said, I don't understand how saving $$$ can be more important than reaching your goals, especially when spending a bit more would ensure it. JMHO.

AChotrod

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sell your cam and put the money towards a custom LE cam.

Choppers

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I may end up doing that. My goals were a clayton forged short block but 3k is alot to fork out when I have a running lt1 now. May just sell the cam and build another motor on a stand.