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Old May 5, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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Ive been reading all the old posts about the best head gasket and im confused. Should I go with the stock head gasket? Is the only other gasket they cosmetic ones? The heads are going to be held on with the ARP head studs. What thickness should I get? Im gonna spray with a 200 shot. Im looking for around 600hp.

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Old May 6, 2002 | 06:27 PM
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If you're gonna spray it you should go with the Cometico gaskets. They cost $200 per set but they are the best for your application.

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Old May 6, 2002 | 10:24 PM
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go with the cosmetic 1 size thicker and you need to lower compression otherwise the heads go boom with 200 shot
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Old May 8, 2002 | 12:28 AM
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Mr. Gasket just released new MLS head gaskets for the LS1
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Old May 8, 2002 | 12:37 AM
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Has anyone used the Mr. Gasket ones?
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Old May 8, 2002 | 11:22 PM
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I would like thickness specs of these MLS or GM?
Anyone?
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