Ls1 to Ls6 head change???
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Ls1 to Ls6 head change???
Hi, i am doin my first head change and i was just wondering what size head gasket (Thickness) i would need. i am just going from ls1 241 heads to The ls6 243 heads, also< am i safe to just go with the GM gaskets or should i go with FEL-PRO or another brand? thank you!
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Hi, i am doin my first head change and i was just wondering what size head gasket (Thickness) i would need. i am just going from ls1 241 heads to The ls6 243 heads, also< am i safe to just go with the GM gaskets or should i go with FEL-PRO or another brand? thank you!
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no.. i just wasent sure if it was worth spendin the extra money for felpro or not. lol. another question though.. do i have to change the head studs when i do a head change or just the bolts? (my car only has 40,000mi)
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If your car is stock, you have bolts, not studs..........unless head work was done before, and studs were installed.
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GM MLS (Multi layer) gaskets are the shizzle.
Get that, durability tested by GM in many conditions.
I've added forced induction to my LS1 and LS6 and never had an issue with 'em.
Get that, durability tested by GM in many conditions.
I've added forced induction to my LS1 and LS6 and never had an issue with 'em.
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I am glad you posted this, a buddy has a C5 z06 and is getting ready to do a cam and head swap. He is giving me his 02 z06 cam and heads for a great price so you just saved me some research.
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I have an LS6 shortblock in my shop, cleaning up the deck surfaces in preparation for head install. Getting that old graphite stuff cleaned off is a real bear. No nicks on the decks thus far, going nice and slow using a plastic putty scraper and paint thinner.
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