Anyone used these head gaskets?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Drag racing junkie Va.
Anyone used these head gaskets?
Mr. Gasket #5715 @ .046 or #5716 @ .026.
I've read that many of you have gone the Victor .029 route, do you have that part # handy?
Thanks Dave :flag
I've read that many of you have gone the Victor .029 route, do you have that part # handy?
Thanks Dave :flag
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Re: Anyone used these head gaskets? (new92racer)
If you are looking to tighten the quench on an LT1 engine and raise compression, go with the Impala head gaskets. I have them in stock and ready to go if you want some. Give me a call for a price.
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Melting Slicks
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From: Drag racing junkie Va.
Re: Anyone used these head gaskets? (Chris@SpeedDemon)
Thanks guys for all the responses, the # 5715 & 5716 are listed as LT1 specific gaskets.
However, the # 5716 .026 gasket description applies to iron head Impalas but with the same gasket
composition/make-up as the # 5715 .046 for aluminum heads.
Chris you're right on my trying to tighten up the quench area, I've heard that the .026 works well I was just
wondering about reliability with aluminum heads. Can those of you that have tried/ used these .026s give us some
feedback?
Happy Holidays & be careful, Dave :flag
However, the # 5716 .026 gasket description applies to iron head Impalas but with the same gasket
composition/make-up as the # 5715 .046 for aluminum heads.
Chris you're right on my trying to tighten up the quench area, I've heard that the .026 works well I was just
wondering about reliability with aluminum heads. Can those of you that have tried/ used these .026s give us some
feedback?
Happy Holidays & be careful, Dave :flag
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Re: Anyone used these head gaskets? (new92racer)
We have been using the Impala head gaskets from GM for quite some time now and have had great luck. No problems with durability, seal, or anything else. :)
I am sure that the Victor head gaskets would be the same. :)
Good Luck,
I am sure that the Victor head gaskets would be the same. :)
Good Luck,
Melting Slicks
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Re: Anyone used these head gaskets? (Chris@SpeedDemon)
i use the impala .026" gasket on mine and race it quite hard weekly when weather permits, quite a few south eastern members can attest to that and i have had no problems whatsoever except traction ;)
chris
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Re: Anyone used these head gaskets? (WINNER)
Whoops....didn't realize from your screen name you had an LT1.
Winner, i think you can get them for Carquest, or any other big autoparts chain. I bought mine from my machinist who took me to the cleaners on them.
Winner, i think you can get them for Carquest, or any other big autoparts chain. I bought mine from my machinist who took me to the cleaners on them.
