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Feb 8, 2010 | 09:46 PM

FormulaWs666

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Head gasket question

i decided on leaving my ls6 heads alone until i build a motor for my car. I am planning on putting ls6 heads on my car within the next week or two. I was wondering what head gasket and what thickness i should use? I am fine with a bump in compression. The heads are stock casting 243's that have been cleaned and not milled. I have been looking at ws6store and texas speed and they have kits available for head swap gasket sets. Any ideas? Any input is appreciated.

Feb 8, 2010 | 10:02 PM

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Standard bore LS1? If so, you'll want the 3.91 size gaskets. Personally, I'd just get the GM .051 thick gaskets. Don't forget the head bolts too.

Feb 8, 2010 | 10:04 PM

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Yup standard bore ls1. I might just go with the new gm head bolts, im on a budget but i would really like some arp's.

Feb 9, 2010 | 09:30 AM

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If you're on a budget I would just go with the GM MLS gaskets. You can go ARP or GM bolts. I think either one will be fine. If you aren't hitting it with anything crazy as far as power adders go, I would just go GM. They will save you $90 and do the job for you. Let us know if we can help and we'll get you fixed up!

Jon

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