View Poll Results: Headgaskets everyone using?
Cometic
89
53.61%
Felpro
28
16.87%
Titan
5
3.01%
Other
44
26.51%
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Head gasket choice poll!
03-20-2007, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PlatnumStatuz
Just got the Mr. Gasket ones and they are composite not MLS but they are cheap.
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03-29-2007, 08:33 AM
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.040" Cometics here. Thin layer of silver paint on either side, block and heads prepped very thoroughly, stock torque specs and pattern with ARP bolts. No problems yet after 4k miles and 50 track runs with 10.3 CR NA.
04-18-2007, 11:26 PM
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Stay away from Titan SCE's the biggest waste of money in my life. I didn't even get to start the car. Added coolant and they leaked. The heads/block were clean, I even used cooper spray on the gaskets.
05-13-2007, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Louie83
I'll be using a set of used Stage 3 Patriot LS6 heads.
Can I just re-use stock head gaskets and bolts? Should I get new ones, what size?
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Can I just re-use stock head gaskets and bolts? Should I get new ones, what size?
Thanks.
As far as which head gaskets, I would go with .040 cometics for a tight quench if your setup allows.
05-20-2007, 08:10 AM
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My Felpro Gaskets lasted about 3000 miles before they started leaking. This time I will use the GM MLS Gaskets. They are reasonably priced with a history of good results.
05-20-2007, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by the_merv
Who has used Felpro 1041's.. I don't have any intentions of spraying, just runing all motor, I read that I would be good..
05-20-2007, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gman
I have been running the 1041's for about 8000 miles and just had to replace the passenger side gasket due to it leaking.
We replaced them too.
05-20-2007, 08:12 PM
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another thing to consider is the heads you are using. i'm using a set of ported 4.8L heads. because of the factory notch in the deck surface, the MLS gasket leaked as soon as i put water in the motor. so, had to use composite gaskets instead.
here's pic of the notch. you'll see it under the third cylinder from the right.
here's a pic of the MLS gasket. you'll notice there is no sealer around the water holes. so, the water travels across the metal to the notch and leaks right out of the block.
here's pic of the notch. you'll see it under the third cylinder from the right.
here's a pic of the MLS gasket. you'll notice there is no sealer around the water holes. so, the water travels across the metal to the notch and leaks right out of the block.
05-20-2007, 08:32 PM
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Copper sprayed, .040" Cometics w/ ARP studs torqued to just above spec, here; no leaks. As mentioned, it's all about the prep of the block & heads. The copper (or other) coating is good insurance.