head gasket help
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I went to the local dealer and bought stock ls2 6.0 gaskets for my motor, I would not use the smaller ls1 gaskets on the bigger bore motors. With the head bolt there are two lenghts I beleive, ls1's usually have 2 longer bolts on the outer end holes, I know all the ls2's have the shorter bolts all around. Just take a look at the bolt holes, and maybe use a straw or something to see if they are all the same depth, but my guess would be that they are also all the short style bolts, I bought all these from the dealer to, it was pretty cheap.
You can always call texas speed as well and they can hook you up.
You can always call texas speed as well and they can hook you up.
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yeah thats what i'm saying. for someone on a budget 80 here 80 there adds up real quick. if they are under 45,000 miles and in good shape why not. our headgaskets can be reused if they are in good shape. he is not building a racecar. i couldnt figure out if this is a fresh build or putting together a used motor. just giving the op the option to choose.
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lol no problem all the best threads usually lose their focus by the second page lol. but i do agree, seems like an risky venture to reuse gaskets. although i will say i understand the reasoning behind reusing em to save money, but my logic is based on its a long walk if that doesn't work, and for the extra day's worth of work i will buy new ones and not eat out that week. ;P
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RAIIITA, As for the 428 thats my favorite setup, super tourqey high reving. I ended up going with a eagle 455 crank bc it was less expensive. that engine is sitting in the garage, becase my original 40yr old untouched bottom end is holding up pretty well. really jealous about your six speed and that would really give the purists a heart attack, but I need some OD gears.
