03 C5 head gasket thickness

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Jan 11, 2006 | 09:28 AM

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03 C5 head gasket thickness

Please only give TRUE measured compressed thickness for GM stock replacement.

I've read .048/.049 and advertised .060.
But in reality they are ???

Thanks

Jan 11, 2006 | 10:59 AM

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Jan 11, 2006 | 02:07 PM

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When I took mine out and measured it on my 2002 Z06, it was about .052. Everyone says its supposed to be .054 I believe. .060 is the graphite measurement. The MLS is said to be .054.

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Jan 11, 2006 | 04:00 PM

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I checked mine with 1900 miles on the car, first head swap and stockers were .053 compressed, according to my notes from last year. Hope this helps

Jan 11, 2006 | 10:42 PM

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thanks, mucho gracias,

Jan 12, 2006 | 05:37 AM

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Or, for some conflicting information from another member that has measured, see Post #8 here....

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/339496-compressed-head-gasket-thicknesses-mls-graphite.html

Jan 12, 2006 | 05:42 AM

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Not that I can't measure mine once I take it off, but i would like the replacement before hand, and that thickness will determine if and how much I mill (both of which I need done before I take mine off)