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Jun 6, 2009 | 08:08 PM

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head gasket?

Whats a good head gasket to use when installing a new set of heads.... Maybe a thinner gasket to bump up the compression a wee bit???

Jun 6, 2009 | 10:48 PM

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A thinner gasket can be good, it just depends on the application. List all the details of your setup so we can make a good recommendation.

Jun 7, 2009 | 10:52 AM

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GM hot cam, ls6 intake, ls6 heads<--- ((i may get some work done on them... i dunno yet)) LT's, y-pipe, SLP LM1, and a few other bolt on's. SLOW haha

Jun 7, 2009 | 05:25 PM

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Jun 7, 2009 | 06:41 PM

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i went with cometics. i think they're some of the best and some say reusable .... have a lot of different thicknesses also. also no cleaning if you take them off like the stock graphite mess.

Jun 7, 2009 | 08:54 PM

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I use GM MLS, but my heads are milled to 59cc..You can get them pretty cheap. I Think i paid $36 for a set shipped to my door.

Jun 7, 2009 | 11:05 PM

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If you aren't having the block resurfaced then GM MLS is more forgiving to imperfections. The cometics require a flat surface and specify an RMS range for the machined deck finish. Most people use them without issue, but a few have had sealing problems. With your cam you really don't need a large bump in compression to achieve optimum results, so I say mill the heads to 59cc and run the GM MLS.