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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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I have a 2000 LS1 , I will be installing LS 6 Heads , therefore I will need new head Gaskets.
There are 2 available head gasket ..
97-01 LS-1
02-04 LS-1 & LS-6
Which one do I need ??
These are from Gene Culley GM parts Direct. listing.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Buy the gaskets to match the heads. With LS6 heads you should go with the newer 02+ gaskets.
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buy the gaskets to match the heads. With ls6 heads you should go with the newer 02+ gaskets.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Either will work, but the later model MLS gaskets are less expensive, and will make for less cleanup work if you ever have the heads off again in the future.

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