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Use ARP #134-3609 head bolts and I use a '02 LS1 head gasket.
I agree the ARP headbolts are reuseable - they are NOT Torque to yield bolts and the later head gaskets are MLS or multilayered steel the original were graphite coated and are a pain to clean off the decks part# 12498544 are $29 a pair at Scoggin Dickey IMO a good deal i used them on my LS6 build
"This head gasket kit for 2002 and newer LS1 / LS6 engines from GM Performance Parts contains a pair of cylinder head gaskets.
New design steel shim gasket for 5.7L engines. Each gasket is interchangable and will fit either side. Approximate compressed thickness is 0.060""
good luck
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