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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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Default 5.3 head gasket suggestions?
Whered the best place to get Head gaskets for a good price? MLS gaskets
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Texas speed should be able to hook you up. I'd go with a standard ls1 gasket with your choice of thickness.
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scoggin dickey sales gm mls gaskets at a good price
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I have a set... gm performance mls head gaskets and exhaust for 75 + 10 for shipping. Brand new.
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My MLS gaskets cost me $93 a piece for my SBC.
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Is this what i need? It says LS1. Wil it work on a 5.3 (L59)?
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-209-gm-...d-gaskets.aspx
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Check this # at Texas Speed ,,28-12589226
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Will rhis work? If so im getting them from here. Hands down best price ive found so far . I love WS6 store. http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...-head-gaskets/
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Yep, those will work. They are usually what I order when doing a basic rebuild.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-12498544/
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