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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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i have absolute stage 2 heads on the way...and im guessing i dont need any special size since i have a stock bore motor....but what brand do ya recommend? can i use gm steel ls1 gaskets and bolts?
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stock bolt and head gaskets will work fine. im using ARP head studs and a cometic .043 gasket myself.
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I used the GM MLS ('02's came with them stock).
Graphites are a tad thinner (micro-increase in compression), but you can't beat the MLS cleanup.
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the stock ones are fine? but i still have to buy new stock ones right?
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the stock ones are fine? but i still have to buy new stock ones right?
Yes, yes... NEW stockers.
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the MLS gaskets are actually very nice

really easy to clean up too!
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Here's a thread from my inquiries a few months ago...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ictor+graphite
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