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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Not trying to be a cheapskate, but I was thinking that if a new longblock from gm is being used, and the gaskets have not been heat-cycled, they should be reusable. Is that right? I'm just thinking in terms of putting my ported heads and custom cam in a new longblock....

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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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The head gaskets may not have been heat-cycled but they have been smashed. Besides head gaskets you will also need new head bolts.

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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Some gaskets might be reusable, like water pump and stuff like that. Head gaskets should never be used again though.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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Thanks guys - that makes sense. I'll be using ARP's in the swap anyway.
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All the factory metal gaskets are reuseable, like valley cover, front + rear cover, oil pan, and water pump if they are metal. Good luck
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also u can reuse the intake manifold gaskets as well, just be sure that the new head is clean before putting it on.
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