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Sep 23, 2006 | 08:08 PM

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head gasket replacements?

I'll be upgrading to Patriot ported 243s and the f13 cam soon. Will I need new head gaskets? If so, will GM replacements do? I've of leak issues with some Cometics plus they're far more expensive. Thanks!

Sep 23, 2006 | 08:32 PM

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Yes new ones and yes the GM ones should be fine.

Sep 23, 2006 | 08:50 PM

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i used the fel pro mls coated head gaskets and so far no leaks or problems

Sep 23, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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it doesn't say so on the site, but do Patriot assembled heads come with gaskets?

Sep 23, 2006 | 11:01 PM

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I cant be certain but I think they stopped shipping with new gaskets a while back. My friend has had good luck with mr. gasket .042 composite gaskets at ~20 each. You can get GM 5.7L gaskets for ~25 for the set, or 6.0L gaskets for ~35. The 6.0L gaskets are .054" thick, and the GM 5.7L gaskets are advertised as .060, but usually measure at or around .054 as well. If you have the P to V clearance, the .042 gaskets will get you a tighter quench and a bit more compression.

Sep 23, 2006 | 11:13 PM

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How about some part No? I have searched this site about head gaskets and cant find much on the GM MLS and Felpros that would be the best for our engines

Sep 24, 2006 | 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GuitsBoy

You can get GM 5.7L gaskets for ~25 for the set, or 6.0L gaskets for ~35.

If that's $35 for the set of 6.0L gaskets, can you point me in the right direction where you go them? I haven't been able to find that good of a price.