What are the best Gaskets?
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 675
Likes: 0
From: Kinzers. PA
What are the best Gaskets?
For christmas my dad got me a Lunati Vodoo Cam/Lifterkit with a 468 lift. It is for my right now Stock 78 vette.
Well when i install it i am going to replace every gasket in the engine, I was wondering where would be the best place to buy these,Also what kind would be the best,and longest lasting.
I am looking for a kit with every gasket for my engine,From top to bottom. I am looking for something not to expensive but gaskets that are high quality any sugestions?
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0205&langId=-1
Anyone ever try those?^
Well when i install it i am going to replace every gasket in the engine, I was wondering where would be the best place to buy these,Also what kind would be the best,and longest lasting.
I am looking for a kit with every gasket for my engine,From top to bottom. I am looking for something not to expensive but gaskets that are high quality any sugestions?
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0205&langId=-1
Anyone ever try those?^
Last edited by frostbitten09; Dec 25, 2005 at 10:29 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 17,676
Likes: 201
From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
IMHO Flepro are the best gaskets and I am not sure if they make a kit for the whole motor but do make gaskets for the whole motor. It is difficult to combine not too expensive and the high quality in the same sentence in anything 
Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 401
Likes: 0
From: IL
For a cam swap a complete fullset is not required. Look for Fel-Pro Perma-Dry gaskets, oil pan (1pc), v/c, and other gaskets like intake and the timing set (includes w/p and timing cover and seal) should be all you need. The Perma-Dry gaskets are more money than standards, but are the best for a leak proof seal.
Now if you have leakage from other gaskets also, than your right, this is the best time to take care of them now. Just make sure you use a torque wrench, clean the threads, and use sealer or oil on threads where required and you have no problems.
Have fun,
Later.
Now if you have leakage from other gaskets also, than your right, this is the best time to take care of them now. Just make sure you use a torque wrench, clean the threads, and use sealer or oil on threads where required and you have no problems.
Have fun,
Later.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 675
Likes: 0
From: Kinzers. PA
Originally Posted by GasketDude
For a cam swap a complete fullset is not required. Look for Fel-Pro Perma-Dry gaskets, oil pan (1pc), v/c, and other gaskets like intake and the timing set (includes w/p and timing cover and seal) should be all you need. The Perma-Dry gaskets are more money than standards, but are the best for a leak proof seal.
Now if you have leakage from other gaskets also, than your right, this is the best time to take care of them now. Just make sure you use a torque wrench, clean the threads, and use sealer or oil on threads where required and you have no problems.
Have fun,
Later.
Now if you have leakage from other gaskets also, than your right, this is the best time to take care of them now. Just make sure you use a torque wrench, clean the threads, and use sealer or oil on threads where required and you have no problems.
Have fun,
Later.
Race Director
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 11,814
Likes: 9
From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
Canadian Events Coordinator
Originally Posted by frostbitten09
But right now i have other prioritys.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,739
Likes: 630
From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Plenty of good choices for the other gaskets ... but here are two that are great value, performance & quality. BTW, you don't need anything exotic ... try & stick w/ stuff you can get locally.
Head Gasket: VictorReinz P/N 5746 ... it's 0.026" thick x 4.100" bore composite that we've used for long time in race cars ... it's also available locally at NAPA for small $. It'll work for Vortec or Non-V. Sold each.
Oil Pan Gasket: FelPro P/N OS34510T ... one-piece ... holds up great in race cars too ... locally available ... again, small$. Fits '75 thru '85 sbc pans. Sold each.
Head Gasket: VictorReinz P/N 5746 ... it's 0.026" thick x 4.100" bore composite that we've used for long time in race cars ... it's also available locally at NAPA for small $. It'll work for Vortec or Non-V. Sold each.
Oil Pan Gasket: FelPro P/N OS34510T ... one-piece ... holds up great in race cars too ... locally available ... again, small$. Fits '75 thru '85 sbc pans. Sold each.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,412
Likes: 3
Hate to break it to ya, but all of that black gunk all over your engine... it's doing you a favor. It's sealing alot of your leaks. Try to put new gaskets on a dirty rough surface you'll kick yourself later. Save the money and do the gaskets when you redo the motor.
And when you say all the gaskets, do you mean all the gaskets? Head gaskets, timing cover gasket, rear main seal?
That's a lot of work, especially if you plan to swap the heads in the near future. You'll have to use new gaskets again when you do the head swap. 
And when you say all the gaskets, do you mean all the gaskets? Head gaskets, timing cover gasket, rear main seal?
That's a lot of work, especially if you plan to swap the heads in the near future. You'll have to use new gaskets again when you do the head swap.
Last edited by enkeivette; Dec 26, 2005 at 12:59 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,739
Likes: 630
From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Originally Posted by torqvette
Hate to break it to ya, but all of that black gunk all over your engine... it's doing you a favor. It's sealing alot of your leaks. Try to put new gaskets on a dirty rough surface you'll kick yourself later. Save the money and do the gaskets when you redo the motor.
And when you say all the gaskets, do you mean all the gaskets? Head gaskets, timing cover gasket, rear main seal? That's a lot of work, especially if you plan to swap the heads in the near future. You'll have to use new gaskets again when you do the head swap.
And when you say all the gaskets, do you mean all the gaskets? Head gaskets, timing cover gasket, rear main seal?
That's a lot of work, especially if you plan to swap the heads in the near future. You'll have to use new gaskets again when you do the head swap. 
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,547
Likes: 12
From: Carbondale Pa.
[QUOTE=AGVI]http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&forum_id=119[/QUOTE
LAY DOWN,,,Why not give the kid a break,,,,,,,,,,,at least he stopped the e-bonics that were in one of his first posts,,,,,,Peace,,, Moosie
But anyway I forgot the original post for a second,,, I think that you should just wait on the other gaskets especially if you have additional work planned.
LAY DOWN,,,Why not give the kid a break,,,,,,,,,,,at least he stopped the e-bonics that were in one of his first posts,,,,,,Peace,,, Moosie
But anyway I forgot the original post for a second,,, I think that you should just wait on the other gaskets especially if you have additional work planned.
Last edited by moosie982; Dec 26, 2005 at 10:18 AM.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 675
Likes: 0
From: Kinzers. PA
Originally Posted by moosie982
But anyway I forgot the original post for a second,,, I think that you should just wait on the other gaskets especially if you have additional work planned.
As for gaskets,I know i am going to replace most of them, I KNOW my valve cover gaskets are leaking,I think lol maybe i dont know 100%.
I am going to replace the lower half, Maybe not head gaskets and intake gaskets. But i am replacing everything i am getting to. But i thought i am going to replace every thing anyways why not buy them all at once.
I decided to get the car Drivable,Maybe wont be the best looking vette,Or nicest condition, But atlease she will run very well. Then i am gona go into the body. But right now its going into what i Need to get her driving nice. Like i found out i need front sway bar bushings, and some other little stuff.
Anyways i was looking i think i am going to go felpro,They look decent just a matter of getting a hold of the cash. (just sent in for my antique tags,
So i cant wait to see if it pass's and get it legal driver)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,434
Likes: 0
St. Jude Donor '07
