317 Heads on LS1- what gaskets?

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01-10-2009, 01:25 PM

sujomatt

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317 Heads on LS1- what gaskets?

Anyone have a recommendation of gasktets, size, brand, etc etc for this setup? I am going to be boosted with a T67 turbo. All help is welcome!

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01-10-2009, 03:51 PM

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GM 6.0L MLS - 12589227

4.039" bore
.053" thick

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01-10-2009, 11:46 PM

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I run a cometic 4.030" bore at .053" thickness wit my 317's.

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01-13-2009, 03:03 PM

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Where did you find those gaskets? I looked on summit but didn't see that size

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01-13-2009, 03:07 PM

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Where did you find those gaskets? I looked on summit but didn't see that size

Texas speed http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=603&catid=36

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01-21-2009, 09:28 PM

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Use FelPro #1161L & #1161R 'PermaTorque MLS Race Head Gaskets.
4.100 gasket bore, .053" thick.

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01-22-2009, 09:11 AM

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They have to be the 6.0 gaskets w/ those heads. I used the GM MLS 3 layer, but since I bought mine they have come out with a 5 layer.

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01-22-2009, 09:37 AM

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We stock the Cometic gaskets and GM MLS gaskets for that application!

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