Gaskets required for head/cam swap?
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Gaskets required for head/cam swap? This will be the first time for me doing a head/cam swap on my car, and just wondering what gaskets I should be considering. I found a package on thunderracing.com including:
GM LS1 Cylinder Head Gaskets (left and right side,)
GM Intake Manifold Gasket Set,
GM Exhaust Manifold Gaskets,
GM EGR Gaskets,
GM Valve Cover Gaskets,
GM Vapor Vent Pipe Seals,
GM Water Pump Gaskets,
GM Front Cover Seal,
GM Front Cover Gasket,
GM EGR Seals,
GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt
I also plan to grab some ARP Head studs. My question is are all of these necessary, in particular, the EGR seals/gaskets. Anything else i should be considering for installation? Already have pushrods, assembled heads, cam, oil pump, timing chain, lifters(reason for installation).
Thanks for any input given.
GM LS1 Cylinder Head Gaskets (left and right side,)
GM Intake Manifold Gasket Set,
GM Exhaust Manifold Gaskets,
GM EGR Gaskets,
GM Valve Cover Gaskets,
GM Vapor Vent Pipe Seals,
GM Water Pump Gaskets,
GM Front Cover Seal,
GM Front Cover Gasket,
GM EGR Seals,
GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt
I also plan to grab some ARP Head studs. My question is are all of these necessary, in particular, the EGR seals/gaskets. Anything else i should be considering for installation? Already have pushrods, assembled heads, cam, oil pump, timing chain, lifters(reason for installation).
Thanks for any input given.
Yeah, to be honest you can re-use alot of your gaskets if they are still in good shape, the definate ones are the head gaskets, and oilpan (I have heardplenty people sa they re-use them it just isnt worth the chance to me). That kit you listed is a complete kit, and be every one you need.
