Gasket sets...
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Racer
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Gasket sets...
Is there a complete engine gasket set you guys would recommend? I'm putting aluminum heads on my '85 (113s), so would I be ok with a steel head gasket or should I get copper? What about header/manifold gaskets for the D-port heads? TIA...
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Re: Gasket sets... (85z51vette)
This is a very good question and Im sure the others will chime in with more info.
Theres a specific type of head gasket suggested/required for use with alloy heads and a cast iron block.
I have the fel pros head gaskets for my 86 with alloy heads but have also heard some people say theres a problem with them,but Ive seen no problems yet.I think it was something about the rings coming apart or corrsosion.
Ill let the others chime in for the suggestions.
However, fel pro has a good "Intake and Up"
gasket set that includes everything you need for the intake,runners,plenum,tb,distributor,etc .
Ive used that and its a good kit.
Some people Ive spoke to use the Fel pro intake and up TPI kit while buying a different brand of head gaskets.
Theres a specific type of head gasket suggested/required for use with alloy heads and a cast iron block.
I have the fel pros head gaskets for my 86 with alloy heads but have also heard some people say theres a problem with them,but Ive seen no problems yet.I think it was something about the rings coming apart or corrsosion.
Ill let the others chime in for the suggestions.
However, fel pro has a good "Intake and Up"
gasket set that includes everything you need for the intake,runners,plenum,tb,distributor,etc .
Ive used that and its a good kit.
Some people Ive spoke to use the Fel pro intake and up TPI kit while buying a different brand of head gaskets.
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Re: Gasket sets... (Bill's86Coupe)
I have the fel pros head gaskets for my 86 with alloy heads but have also heard some people say theres a problem with them,but Ive seen no problems yet.I think it was something about the rings coming apart or corrsosion.
Ill let the others chime in for the suggestions.
Ill let the others chime in for the suggestions.
CHIME :nopity
Yes. According to AFR, they have had problems with the Fel-Pro 1010 gaskets. Apparently, the stainless steel wire in them comes loose sometimes and tends to hang down in the intake chamber, heating up really good and causing predetonation. That's why the changed their recommendation to the 1003. :cheers:
[Modified by dtorc4, 8:12 PM 2/18/2002]
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Racer
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From: Nashville TN
Re: Gasket sets... (dtorc4)
Thanks a lot guys. Fel-Pro 1003 it is for the heads. What about the header/manifold gaskets?
edit: I'm gonna make this a dual topic post. :D I'm rebuilding my motor. Do you all think I should have the assembly balanced also?
[Modified by 85z51vette, 2:30 PM 2/18/2002]
edit: I'm gonna make this a dual topic post. :D I'm rebuilding my motor. Do you all think I should have the assembly balanced also?
[Modified by 85z51vette, 2:30 PM 2/18/2002]
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: Gasket sets... (85z51vette)
edit: I'm gonna make this a dual topic post. :D I'm rebuilding my motor. Do you all think I should have the assembly balanced also?
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