What head gaskets for 243 head swap on 98 ls1
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What head gaskets for 243 head swap on 98 ls1
I know this May have been asked times before but I can't figure out because of conflicting answers.
So I need to know which head gaskets to use on a 98 stock ls1 Vette motor, putting on a set of 2002 243 heads do I use the gaskets for the ls6 or the ls1 ??? Keeping in mind the years of the two different parts.
Thx
So I need to know which head gaskets to use on a 98 stock ls1 Vette motor, putting on a set of 2002 243 heads do I use the gaskets for the ls6 or the ls1 ??? Keeping in mind the years of the two different parts.
Thx
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I know this May have been asked times before but I can't figure out because of conflicting answers.
So I need to know which head gaskets to use on a 98 stock ls1 Vette motor, putting on a set of 2002 243 heads do I use the gaskets for the ls6 or the ls1 ??? Keeping in mind the years of the two different parts.
Thx
So I need to know which head gaskets to use on a 98 stock ls1 Vette motor, putting on a set of 2002 243 heads do I use the gaskets for the ls6 or the ls1 ??? Keeping in mind the years of the two different parts.
Thx
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CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
YEP! They are your BEST bet!
Contact Gene or Patrick at gmpartshouse.com and get ya a set!
Ive used many an aftermarket set and NONE beat the GM MLS OEM Gaskets...
Bill
Contact Gene or Patrick at gmpartshouse.com and get ya a set!
Ive used many an aftermarket set and NONE beat the GM MLS OEM Gaskets...
Bill
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As mentioned, the 2002+ LS1/LS6 MLS gaskets will be correct. The older LS1 heads have a notch that requires the composite gasket to seal the coolant passage.
I would use a .040 Cometic gasket to bump the CR by .3 if your planning on a camshaft.
Russ Kemp
I would use a .040 Cometic gasket to bump the CR by .3 if your planning on a camshaft.
Russ Kemp
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EXCELLENT ADVICE! They cost more BUT,,,,, the added compression, makes POWER
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Russ Kemp