Go Go Gadget Arms

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my head gaskets are done. leaking compression into the cooling system. I have heard that these motors are somewhat prone to this with the factory gaskets and head bolts. what gaskets and head bolts should i use. i have some ARP head bolts from a gen 1 motor, can i use these with the lt1 aluminum heads?

the_merv

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I used some Felpro 1074's and had very good luck with them. Get the Heads milled while they are off.

Don't know about the Head Bolts.

tonskiguy

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The head bolts will work, I've used the bolts and the studs for a SBC on my LT1/4, they are correct.

RamAir95TA

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Just make sure you know what type of bolts they are. Torque-to-yield or conventional.

Go Go Gadget Arms

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cool! thanks guys

My head bolts are conventional, also whats the torque spec?

vegasfbody

i suggest getting some arp head bolts imo i used gm head gaskets on mine goin good so far for me

SoxXpupPeT

iTrader: (34)

same gaskets here with no issues at all. my heads were also milled a tiny bit when i took them off

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

They are good Gaskets.. I've been using the LS version with my current build.

BizZzatch350

iTrader: (33)

Nothing really wrong with LT1 head gaskets, if you popped one, there is a reason. When a head gasket blows, you can read them and see what caused it. How to build Lt1/4 is pretty good book, you may want to pick it up. They have the torque specs in there, I used that book more then I did the factory service manual.

derekderek

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When you pull the radiator cap off how much air is being leaked into the system? Was it alot or just acouple bubbles here and there? Just curious for my own knowledge.

Go Go Gadget Arms

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the block would basically create a steam pocket and the radiator cap would release pressure and all the coolant.

this motor is in a off road race truck, the radiator is a dual core dual pass 31x19 ron davis with dual fans in the rear of the truck. i bought the motor with 160k miles for 500 bucks and ive put over 1500 race miles on it since. pretty damn reliable if you ask me!