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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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So I am getting ready to do a H/C swap and I will need new head bolts and new head gaskets....

I was looking at the Arp head bolts for $160

and Cometic head gaskets for $160...

Kinda pricey...

What are you guys using?

Links would be great!
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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I would get the ARP's, as you can re-use them. The OEM's are torque to yield, and are junk after 1 use.
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
I would get the ARP's, as you can re-use them. The OEM's are torque to yield, and are junk after 1 use.
yup, thats what I wsa thinking...

So where is the bst place to buy arp bolts?


Also what do you guys think about gaskets?
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Unless you plan on doing a bunch of head swaps, or large shots of N20, or a lot of boost why bother with spending the money on ARP's? You can buy 3 or 4 sets of stock bolts before you equal the amount of money spent on ARP's.
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I'll be getting ARP studs when I swap heads for a couple reasons. 1. better clamping than bolts 2. no more cleaning bolt holes out when the heads come off next time.
I'll also be swapping to .04 cometics to get the quench right.
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I am going to be using GM head bolts and GM MLS 6.0 gaskets.
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Anyone have the part numbers for the GM head bolts and GM gaskets?
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head kit # is 12499217 at SDPC.
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Originally Posted by WS6nJAX
head kit # is 12499217 at SDPC.
noob question...

that kit is for a Gen III LS1 engine...



I have a Gen IV (ls2) Will it still work?
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not sure on that one. call Scroggin Tech Line 1-806-798-4108.
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use arp head bolts, with stock gm gaskets...unless your running serious spray/boost they'll be fine
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Originally Posted by nikon1999
use arp head bolts, with stock gm gaskets...unless your running serious spray/boost they'll be fine
Do you have the part number for the GM gaskets?

Also what is the part number for the arp head bolts?

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bump. anyone with part numbers?
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GM MLS head gaskets 12589227 list $40.21 each ARP head bolts 070-134-3609 $136.99 (JEGS)
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