How much Copper Spray on Gaskets?

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07-15-2008, 05:23 PM

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Its been almost 3 years and going strong with GMLS and copper spray. And more boost.

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07-15-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OUTLAWZ RACING

Its been almost 3 years and going strong with GMLS and copper spray. And more boost.

Did you let the spray dry before bolting down the heads or did you do it while it was still tacky?

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07-15-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ShevrolayZ28

I installed mine dry. I did make sure the deck was spotless.

My buddy, who does Restorations/Muscle car Engines, never uses spray..always dry...I have been there while this is done...

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07-15-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JMBLOWNWS6

Alot of us forced induction guys do it. To help hold down the gasket sealing surface. Due to the fact that a boosted or a sprayed car has high cylinder pressure and not enuff head bolts per cylinder to hold it down. Usaully timing can help out with this but some of us are agressive with our tunes.

Sounds very reasonable.

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