MLS head gasket- LS1 vs LS9

Sep 2, 2014 | 11:10 AM

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MLS head gasket- LS1 vs LS9

Both are the same thickness but the LS9 has 7 layers instead of 5 and a bigger bore. What makes the LS9 the better gasket for a turbo motor? Thanks

Sep 2, 2014 | 08:05 PM

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From: Little Austin

More layers more better...

Andrew

Sep 2, 2014 | 08:40 PM

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From: THORNTON, PA (NEAR PHILLY)

This is what makes the ls9 gaskets so great:

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