which bearings and head gaskets for a 370 with 16# boost?
which bearings and head gaskets for a 370 with 16# boost? So, im in the middle of my motor build and wanted to know of a good engine bearing kit to buy..... What is the best bearing for a 6.0 that will be boosted to about 16#.... Im using the stock crank and upgraded everything else btw.
Oh and which head gaskets?
Thanks in advance,
Dan
Oh and which head gaskets?
Thanks in advance,
Dan
bearings Federal Mogul 152M main bearings (3/4 groove for better oiling), Clevites don't have this, and 8-7100CH rod bearings with factory LS9 head gaskets, add a 'C' to the front of the rod bearing for coated.
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I'm sure there is a difference, or else GM would not have gone through all the trouble and expense of creating an all new gasket. The LS9 was engineered for boost applications, and the standard 6.2L was not.
HAving said that though, when I was building my engine, the LS9 gaskets were on national backorder, so I just proceeded with the 5 layer MLS gaskets and I've not had any problems with them so far.
HAving said that though, when I was building my engine, the LS9 gaskets were on national backorder, so I just proceeded with the 5 layer MLS gaskets and I've not had any problems with them so far.
Exactly there is a difference GM engineered the gaskets for FI...
I have the LS9 gaskets for my car as I am upgrading to the good ARP studs as I make the jump to a F1R so I took the opportunity to install the LS9 gaskets.
I have the LS9 gaskets for my car as I am upgrading to the good ARP studs as I make the jump to a F1R so I took the opportunity to install the LS9 gaskets.
You can do a search for LS3/9 headgaskets on here and find all the info as to what will work with the various combinations. I am using the LS9 gasket on my 4.030 bore motor and had the LS3 gaskets before I was procharged.
Not if you are still on factory 346 short block.... [referring to ls9arp setup]
Seems like many are running coated...
How does the coating on the bearings help?
Is it to protect for longevity or for keeping temps down?
I couldn't see a coating making them "stronger" so I was curious.
Seems like many are running coated...
How does the coating on the bearings help?
Is it to protect for longevity or for keeping temps down?
I couldn't see a coating making them "stronger" so I was curious.