head gasket question from a newb
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From: east of bham Al
head gasket question from a newb K so what I got is a 98 LS1 block with the 4 inch crank and 6.125 rods and Wiseco pistons . I'm planning to use an 862 set of heads that ive not seen yet. These heads may or may not have "the notch".
I am road racing the car . No nitrous or boost. I'm buying gaskets now. I'm picking up the heads this saturday. I want to know if I'm safe to buy graphite gaskets no matter what. I am not boosting the motor or spraying it so a mls gasket is not needed . If these heads end up having the notch then my thinking is that no matter what the head is that I'm safe with the graphite gasket.
Is this a safe bet?
I am road racing the car . No nitrous or boost. I'm buying gaskets now. I'm picking up the heads this saturday. I want to know if I'm safe to buy graphite gaskets no matter what. I am not boosting the motor or spraying it so a mls gasket is not needed . If these heads end up having the notch then my thinking is that no matter what the head is that I'm safe with the graphite gasket.
Is this a safe bet?
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Why not wait until you've seen the heads before making a decision on gaskets? Even if it sets you back a few days, it would be better to run MLS gaskets if they'll work. You'll be glad you did if you ever have to remove the heads!
There is a notch built into early LS heads that is about an inch long (three inches if you're talking to your girl), 3/8" wide, and .080" deep near the #5 or #4 chamber, depending on which bank you're looking at.
Limits head gasket choices. If you google LS1 notched heads, you can see all kinds of cool pictures of it.
Limits head gasket choices. If you google LS1 notched heads, you can see all kinds of cool pictures of it.
