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Jul 10, 2002 | 01:01 PM

DriveATransAm

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head gaskets

i need some help- where the hell do i get them? dealer doesnt have any in...they stopped selling gaskets individually and now sell the head swap kit in replacement- but i cant even get one of those.

ive read about a couple other gaskets on here, but where do i get them? will LS6 gaskets work, do they even still sell those too?

my stock heads are milled 0.050 and i dont really want to go thinner than stock for fear of making a mess in the engine <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

got the shorter rods and a .563 lift cam if i matters.

Jul 10, 2002 | 01:06 PM

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Re: head gaskets

What do you mean they “stopped” selling head gaskets? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

We just bought a pair for a car about two weeks ago at Jennings. We’ve also bought them at Grossenger.

I think I’m confused by your statement. Maybe I’m not understanding what your asking <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

Jul 10, 2002 | 01:06 PM

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Re: head gaskets

You may have tried it already.....

When the dealer all but laughed in my face when I said I needed head gaskets soon; I went to Napa. They were able to get them over the weekend for me at nearly half the price.

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Jul 10, 2002 | 01:10 PM

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Re: head gaskets

I would just go through napa to get the gaskets.

Jul 10, 2002 | 01:17 PM

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Re: head gaskets

Took napa 2 weeks to get mine. left was on backorder. dealer said they only sell the kit and i called 5-6 more dealers all said they no longer had just the gaskets.

Jul 10, 2002 | 01:20 PM

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Re: head gaskets

so you guys are saying napa has them now <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> are they stock ones or aftermarket?

ryan- they decided to stop selling head gaskes by themselves. you mother ****** took mine! they only have a driverside in stock. im stuck looking for the pas side.

Jul 10, 2002 | 01:49 PM

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Re: head gaskets

spring for Cometic metal gaskets. better quality and you can reuse them.

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Jul 10, 2002 | 04:46 PM

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Re: head gaskets

i cant afford cometic ones <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

i dont know what to tell you ryan, thats just what they are doing now.

will stock LS6 gaskets work, if they have them in stock?.

Jul 10, 2002 | 04:51 PM

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Re: head gaskets

im sure if the dealership doesnt have single gaskets in their local inventory they must revert to GM's policy...which i belive is selling the gasket SET (i.e. all the gaskets for the LS1). TPIS makes some thinner gaskets. Napa carries gaskets and i believe FelPro makes a set.

Jul 10, 2002 | 05:05 PM

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Re: head gaskets

I just bought the head swap kit from ARE and they took out the stock head gaskets and I sprung for the cometic ones. So if you were to call them I bet they would have set to sell you.

Jul 10, 2002 | 05:41 PM

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Re: head gaskets

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DriveATransAm:
...they stopped selling gaskets individually and now sell the head swap kit in replacement- but i cant even get one of those.
<hr /></blockquote>its not looking good on the kit. the guy ordered it friday and its now weds. he said that they are backordered or something on the kits.

Jul 10, 2002 | 06:17 PM

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Re: head gaskets

What are you doing about new bolts?

Jul 10, 2002 | 07:44 PM

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Re: head gaskets

i can get the bolts.

how thick are stock gaskets?

Jul 10, 2002 | 07:51 PM

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Re: head gaskets

I just ordered the Cometic gaskets, got mine custom .040 made with thicker O ring for nitrous application. I decided on studs instead of GM headbolts. Paid 175 for the gaskets and 210 for the studs.

Jul 10, 2002 | 07:57 PM

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Re: head gaskets

Where did you get the studs? for that price?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Cammin BeaSSt:
I just ordered the Cometic gaskets, got mine custom .040 made with thicker O ring for nitrous application. I decided on studs instead of GM headbolts. Paid 175 for the gaskets and 210 for the studs.<hr /></blockquote>

Jul 10, 2002 | 09:37 PM

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Re: head gaskets

The NAPA ones are the same as the OEM LS1 ones (Victor Reinz). NAPA part numbers are
NGA 5975- Right (Passenger Side)
NGA 5976- Left (Driver Side)

I order mine through their website www.napaonline.com and had them in 5 days

Jul 10, 2002 | 11:42 PM

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Re: head gaskets

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by BADZ:
Where did you get the studs? for that price?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Cammin BeaSSt:
I just ordered the Cometic gaskets, got mine custom .040 made with thicker O ring for nitrous application. I decided on studs instead of GM headbolts. Paid 175 for the gaskets and 210 for the studs.<hr /></blockquote><hr /></blockquote>Haha, Connections <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Jul 11, 2002 | 01:16 AM

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Re: head gaskets

thanks. 14 bucks for a head gasket though? seems pretty cheap.

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Batmobile/SS:
The NAPA ones are the same as the OEM LS1 ones (Victor Reinz). NAPA part numbers are
NGA 5975- Right (Passenger Side)
NGA 5976- Left (Driver Side)

I order mine through their website www.napaonline.com and had them in 5 days<hr /></blockquote>

Jul 11, 2002 | 08:53 AM

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Re: head gaskets

What is the number for Cometic. I always see the name, just no way to get in contact with them. Anyone know if NAPA sells gaskets for 6.0L heads??

Thanks
Scott

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