Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Thinner head gasket for 98 heads?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 02:22 PM
  #1  
LS1IMPULSE's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
From: Gettysburg, PA
Default Thinner head gasket for 98 heads?

Are there any choices availible for a thinner head gasket on 98's, i know cometics wont work because of some notch in the heads or somthing? any help would me great

thanks, Matt
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:29 PM
  #2  
ArcticZ28's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,125
Likes: 4
From: Alexandria, VA
Default

You're pretty much stuck with the 98 head gaskets on 98 heads.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:09 PM
  #3  
Nate_Taufer's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,057
Likes: 0
From: North of Seattle
Default

I could have sworn somebody made a .043" thick gasket that worked on the 98's. Let me dig around and try to help you out.

Nate
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:28 PM
  #4  
ArcticZ28's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,125
Likes: 4
From: Alexandria, VA
Default

A graphite one? Hmm... maybe Fel Pro?
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:51 AM
  #5  
Nate_Taufer's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,057
Likes: 0
From: North of Seattle
Default

Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
A graphite one? Hmm... maybe Fel Pro?
Still diggin around...can't seem to find it. I shall continue my quest!

Nate
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:40 AM
  #6  
jebcamaro's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 396
Likes: 0
From: north, ms
Default

It`s the Mr.Gasket one`s that will work on 98 heads. I just bought a set for $42 at AutoZone. .042" I believe is the thickness on them
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:43 AM
  #7  
Xtnct00WS6's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 2
From: Sterling VA
Default

Get some 243 castings with a .040 gasket and be done with it

...ok and valve covers to make them actually work.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:40 PM
  #8  
LS1IMPULSE's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
From: Gettysburg, PA
Default

oh dont remeind me, i was so close to ordering the 243 on sale form patriot, but that fact is this is a "now" car for me and in 2-3 years a want to sell it for a vette, unforchunatly at 18 years old and in college that 1K in heads that i wont be able to get back will make a huge differnce in wether the i actually get the vette or not.

And anyone know about these Mr. Gasket's ? Maybe I'm stupid for thinking this way but I am hesitant to put AutoZone headgaskets on my car?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 01:30 PM
  #9  
ArcticZ28's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,125
Likes: 4
From: Alexandria, VA
Default

Originally Posted by LS1IMPULSE
oh dont remeind me, i was so close to ordering the 243 on sale form patriot, but that fact is this is a "now" car for me and in 2-3 years a want to sell it for a vette, unforchunatly at 18 years old and in college that 1K in heads that i wont be able to get back will make a huge differnce in wether the i actually get the vette or not.

And anyone know about these Mr. Gasket's ? Maybe I'm stupid for thinking this way but I am hesitant to put AutoZone headgaskets on my car?
Just as good as the GM ones and shouldn't be a problem considering you're making huge power.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:30 PM
  #10  
Nate_Taufer's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,057
Likes: 0
From: North of Seattle
Default

Originally Posted by LS1IMPULSE
oh dont remeind me, i was so close to ordering the 243 on sale form patriot, but that fact is this is a "now" car for me and in 2-3 years a want to sell it for a vette, unforchunatly at 18 years old and in college that 1K in heads that i wont be able to get back will make a huge differnce in wether the i actually get the vette or not.

And anyone know about these Mr. Gasket's ? Maybe I'm stupid for thinking this way but I am hesitant to put AutoZone headgaskets on my car?

If you have valve reliefs they'll work fine for ya but otherwise I'd be hesitant to run .042" thickness gaskets with the T-rex.

Nate
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:37 PM
  #11  
Nate_Taufer's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,057
Likes: 0
From: North of Seattle
Default

Originally Posted by jebcamaro
It`s the Mr.Gasket one`s that will work on 98 heads. I just bought a set for $42 at AutoZone. .042" I believe is the thickness on them
BINGO!! Thanks man.

Nate
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 12:20 AM
  #12  
LS1IMPULSE's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
From: Gettysburg, PA
Default

the T-rex is coming out, probably for a F13/14
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:06 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE