Head gasket question. GM MLS or Cometic
Head gasket question. GM MLS or Cometic I've got a 03 LS6 block with dished pistons (should be about 9.2:1), stock 243 heads, ARP head studs, and a maggie at about 9-10lbs. Which head gasket should I use? What thickness? Cam is LG G5X1 228/232 .588/.574 114
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Who cares on the thickness, I just want the chic in your avaitor! 
No, but all kidding aside, the cometics @.051 will do the job just fine for you and use a ARP head bolts as well.
No, but all kidding aside, the cometics @.051 will do the job just fine for you and use a ARP head bolts as well. Trending Topics
I, actually put a vote in for the GM MLS gaskets. They work great, and are not so finicky with the RA smoothness of your deck and heads. IF you are NOT getting your deck AND heads both resurfaced to at least a 200RA finish (close to a mirror finish), don't even bother with the cometics. They will leak and the copper spray is just a band-aid to the problem. Go with the GM's and be worry free.
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And above all, it must seal well! The stock MLS gaskets have a good reputation in this regard.
FWIW, I think you could afford to increase the compression a tad. But the 0.040" gasket might have a more significant effect on quench. Will it be too tight for FI?
I would check with the other guys running similar set ups and see what they are doing and how it's worked. Or check with the vendor that's been selling them. (Is it MTI?)
FWIW, I think you could afford to increase the compression a tad. But the 0.040" gasket might have a more significant effect on quench. Will it be too tight for FI?
I would check with the other guys running similar set ups and see what they are doing and how it's worked. Or check with the vendor that's been selling them. (Is it MTI?)
not to steal this thread but how much of an advantage is the MLS gasket over the original graphite ones? I have 806 heads with the notches and understand you cant use the MLS ones? I am trying to see if it is worth welding the notches and resurface for the MLS's. Thanks
