I have a 98 TA and I'm doing a head swap (5.7l heads). What kinda gaskets do you guys think? Will the 02 multilayers work? If not what's the best?

 

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I was told the 98's should not use the 02 gaskets when I bought my gasket set (for a head/cam swap). They suggested OEM graphite gaskets for 98's.

 

The 02 gaskets are different than the 98's. When I rebuilt my motor I used some Fel-Pro gaskets from O'reilly's.I have used them on many Ls1's with NO problems whatsoever.

 

is there anyone that tried the 02 ones?

 

Why would you want to use the 02's?The Fel-pro gaskets are much better.

 

Go to SDPC and look at the write up on the use of head gaskets. They tell you that 98 and some 99's had a small half moon shape on their heads that would not seal with the 02 gaskets unless you are using heads from a later model. Just use the right gaskets for your year. They are a tad bit thinner also I believe 98=.056 02=.060. Good luck!