head gasket question
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From: Lutz Florida
head gasket question
i have a 402ci LS2 fully built motor..i actually just cracked a piston so its in the shop getting completely rebuilt..before i blew it i made 851HP to the wheels on pump gas..now im going bigger and looking to get over a 1000hp and my question is what is the best head gasket i can get for this motor? any help would be great thanks guys
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From: Anthony TX
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There is a composet gasket thats suppose to be better: Cometic MLS Head Gasket
http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4560
The OEM STock head gasket is also MLS and works very well. Im sure others that have been in your power level will chime in.
I know Chris and Doug at ECS do a LOT of very successful high power boosted LS engine work.. Give them a call and see what they recommend!
I would also strongly recommend installing a set of ARP Head studs! IMHO,, there a quality piece and work exteremely well. From installing NUMEROUS GM Stock LS head bolts,, the ARP Head studs look like they would be a lot more stable and apply the head load better. But,, like I said, thats my opinion.
http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4560
The OEM STock head gasket is also MLS and works very well. Im sure others that have been in your power level will chime in.
I know Chris and Doug at ECS do a LOT of very successful high power boosted LS engine work.. Give them a call and see what they recommend!
I would also strongly recommend installing a set of ARP Head studs! IMHO,, there a quality piece and work exteremely well. From installing NUMEROUS GM Stock LS head bolts,, the ARP Head studs look like they would be a lot more stable and apply the head load better. But,, like I said, thats my opinion.
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Jul 13, 2011 at 07:14 PM.
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From: Anthony TX
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You just remove the nuts and lift the head off. NO issues what so ever!
I was worried that the head would not be able to clear the studs before it hits something BUT,,,,, that is not the case!
It makes head installation and removal easier. Once you clean out all the block bolt holes, thats the last time you will ever need to do that job! The studs stay in the block!
I was worried that the head would not be able to clear the studs before it hits something BUT,,,,, that is not the case!
It makes head installation and removal easier. Once you clean out all the block bolt holes, thats the last time you will ever need to do that job!
The studs stay in the block!
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You just remove the nuts and lift the head off. NO issues what so ever!
I was worried that the head would not be able to clear the studs before it hits something BUT,,,,, that is not the case!
It makes head installation and removal easier. Once you clean out all the block bolt holes, thats the last time you will ever need to do that job! The studs stay in the block!
I was worried that the head would not be able to clear the studs before it hits something BUT,,,,, that is not the case!
It makes head installation and removal easier. Once you clean out all the block bolt holes, thats the last time you will ever need to do that job!
The studs stay in the block!
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From: Lutz Florida
i already have the arp head studs..i was doing some reading and im wondering if the LS9 head gasket would work on my motor or not? anyone know cause they are really thick and strong from what im reading
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From: Lutz Florida
no not at all..just looking for some info on the best head gasket to get now that im rebuilding the engine..thought maybe there was something out there people were using when they get up to the 4 digit zone.
