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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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I'm installing 317's on my LS1 short block and I wanted to make sure which head gaskets I need. Can anyone confirm??
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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I'm installing 317's on my LS1 short block and I wanted to make sure which head gaskets I need. Can anyone confirm??
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use a 6.0l gasket so the bore is correct for the head
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4.000" bore gasket
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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I don't know much about the other LSX engines, which one is it that I ask for when I go to NAPA. Would I ask for a 1999 Chevy truck with a 6.0 liter? Thank you very much guys for the help.
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Yep, you got it. Just ask for the 02+ 6.0 truck head gaskets.
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Thank you ArcticZ28
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Where should I get them? I just called NAPA and they said they are $50 a piece! I had been buying the LS1 head gaskets from them (MLS) for $11 a piece. Are they that much no matter where you get them or are they just proud of these gaskets?
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They shouldn't be that expensive. Call up a dealership and ask how much they sell them for. I'm running Cometics on my 6.0 so I never looked into GM pricing.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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I called the local dealer, $30 a piece so I just had him order me those. Thanks for the help.
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no prob, bit better of a price than NAPA

Might want to look into Cometics if you're going to be running a good amount of boost and high HP as well as building up the internals. They're about $75 ea. but they're MLS and they last quite a bit longer and hold up to the high HP better than the GM MLS or graphite.
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I already have forged internals and I'm shooting for 600-650 RWHP. Do you call that high hp
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