WTF? I went to buy sometoday and you have to get the entire kit? 250 Dollars are u shittn me!? I already have the bolts just need the left and right side gasket <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> Anyone know where I can get these, I prefer not to use Napa or any crap like that. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

 

Why not the NAPA 'graphite' ones ?. They are actually made by the same OEM supplier for GM "Victor Reinz". I have a set of GM and NAPA (Which say "Victor Reinz" on the package)and the only difference is the GM part number is not on the NAPA ones.

 

Yep, they are the same gasket...

 

If you can't get the NAPA ones (they're like $12 to $13 each but were on backorder a couple of weeks ago) call Ken Fitchner Chevrolet and tell them you found them on the Corvetteforum. That will get you 25% off list. I paid about $46 for a pair. They will sell you just the head gaskets.

Ken Fitchner Chevrolet
Parts and Services Needs
Robert Wendorff
Email: corvetteparts@hotmail.com
Phone: 406-628-4121

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by shadowSS:
<strong>WTF? I went to buy sometoday and you have to get the entire kit? 250 Dollars are u shittn me!? I already have the bolts just need the left and right side gasket <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> Anyone know where I can get these, I prefer not to use Napa or any crap like that. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">

 

Here is what you need:

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GM Performance Head Gaskets
1997-2001 Head Gasket Kit only $34.15
2002 and Newer Head Gasket Kit only $24.25

We also have the ARP and the GM Performance Head Bolt kits in stock

LS1 / LS6 Fasteners

ARP LS1 Head Studs

GM Performance Parts Head Bolts

 

I ran into the same problem yesterday..I just ordered a pair from "Valvegod" today for $44 + shipping...GM parts dept sucks!
-peter

 

We chose SDPC to be our GM sponsor because they will handles all our needs and their prices AND shipping are reasonable. You can take the info from here and go your dealer but SDPC is the most knowledgeable dealer in the country for LS1/LS6 performance.

 

I just ordered my gaskets and bolts from SDPC and got them yesterday. Great service and attitude not to mention excellent pricing...PLUS THEY'RE A SPONSOR!!!!

 

hey guys, just to let you know, i'm a mechanic at a pontiac dealer here where i live- the reason GM sells the head gaskets in a kit form is because those head bolts are "torque to yield" stlye bolts. what that means to you is that they have to be replaced everytime you remove them. thats why GM decided to sell them as a kit. as far as the price goes, i dunno about that- never bought a set yet. not a good idea to re-use them. just FYI...
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by up2late76:
<strong>hey guys, just to let you know, i'm a mechanic at a pontiac dealer here where i live- the reason GM sells the head gaskets in a kit form is because those head bolts are "torque to yield" stlye bolts. what that means to you is that they have to be replaced everytime you remove them. thats why GM decided to sell them as a kit. as far as the price goes, i dunno about that- never bought a set yet. not a good idea to re-use them. just FYI...
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">We realize that, BUT, many people dont use GM head bolts so its silly to sell the bolts with the gaskets in one package. Plus, that package has loads of crap nobody would ever need, like intake manifold gaskets....yet they leave out stuff like AIR tube gaskets. Makes no sense. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />