Head gasket question
Originally Posted by robster
anyone know where i can get brass head gaskets, or something along those lines. The factory style wont hold up
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From: birmngham, al
its on my buddies lt1. he claims to be making around 500 hp, but he keeps blowing heads gaskets after 15 min. Dont know if he's checked to see it the head is warped or not. He said he couldnt find any copper gaskets.
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From: Catawissa PA
I agree with what was already stated. Sure sound like there is a problem if he is blowing gaskets out that quickly. Was the block and heads decked?
Are the gaskets actually blowing out or is he just leaking coolant and thinking he's blowing the gaskets?
What type of head bolts is he using? Sometimes studs can be a real PITA to get sealed!
Also, you really don't want to run copper on a street car. As Chopstix stated Cometic gaskets would be a good choice, but the block and heads need to be prep'd with the correct surface finish in order for them to seal.
Are the gaskets actually blowing out or is he just leaking coolant and thinking he's blowing the gaskets?
What type of head bolts is he using? Sometimes studs can be a real PITA to get sealed!
Also, you really don't want to run copper on a street car. As Chopstix stated Cometic gaskets would be a good choice, but the block and heads need to be prep'd with the correct surface finish in order for them to seal.
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From: birmngham, al
i'm not sure what all he checked. i kinda wondered if he may have a warped head also. His intentions are for the drag strip. he plans on putting a supercharger on it soon also. i'll send the info to him. thanks
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Originally Posted by robster
its on my buddies lt1. he claims to be making around 500 hp, but he keeps blowing heads gaskets after 15 min. Dont know if he's checked to see it the head is warped or not. He said he couldnt find any copper gaskets.
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