what headgasket set did you use?

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02-05-2012, 01:08 AM

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what headgasket set did you use?

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now.... what oil pump and timing parts??

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02-05-2012, 02:37 AM

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I used GM MLS gaskets (part # 12589226) and Fel-Pro bolts when I pulled my heads to swap lifter/lifter trays. Worked great.

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02-05-2012, 04:04 AM

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I recently used the Fel-Pro Permatorque and they have done well. A little easier on the budget then GM MLS and designed to be more forgiving for less then optimal surface prep, I say win/win.

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02-05-2012, 09:04 AM

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the gm mls is a great gasket that holds up to way more power than your currently going to make. so take dudes advice above.

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02-05-2012, 10:10 AM

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I also used the GM mls head gaskets and the felpro bolts. Work well and no problems

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02-05-2012, 09:42 PM

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GM MLS is a great product...

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02-05-2012, 10:32 PM

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Let me add that the Fel-Pro PermaTorque is an MLS gasket.

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02-05-2012, 10:37 PM

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Yea fel-pro permatorque mls set as well as fel-pro bolts. Both are great products.

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02-07-2012, 02:01 AM

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now.... did anyone do connecting rod bolts only on the bottom end?

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02-07-2012, 07:03 AM

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That's going to be a different group of people. Lol never had to touch my bottom end.

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02-07-2012, 09:47 AM

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Gm mls

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02-07-2012, 09:55 AM

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GM MLS LS9 head gaskets. It's proven to be the best head gasket you can run. People have ran them from a 5.3 all the way up to big bore motors.

Lots of people have done the rod bolt upgrade. BUT, some have had issues with pre-mature failure of aftermarket rod bolts or bearing failure as a result. So, I say do at your own risk.