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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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hey guys
in preparation for my head/cam swap, i bought the gm gasket kit from TR....
I have some 5.3 heads coming...do I need a different set of head gaskets now? this just popped into my head..
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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I don't think so, unless the 5.3 have the notch that 853's have, and the head gasket doesn't have a provision for it. I'm not sure if they do, but a universal gasket kit is probably going to have provisions for the notch, since the heads w/o the notch could care less if that little piece of gasket is missing.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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cool, we shall see...im contact TSP and see whats up...
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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No the 5.3 accept standard LS1 gasket (no notch)
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Cmon Erik get that monster of yours done so we can see what kind of power you are going to lay down. I know I know, what about my car. It'll be up and running in March 07 guaranteed. Good luck with everything Erik, and have a good New Years'

Be safe bro.
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My 5.3 heads have the notch.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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good deal..thanks guys!

BTW, happy new year and doug...no sweat man....we all know modding cars is just a HUGE waiting game....what a tease this has been hah
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