Head Gaskets
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Head Gaskets
Hi Guys,
I am in the process of buying a set of H.O.S stage III heads, and they will be installed sometimes next week. Can you tell me what type of gaskets I should use? How about head bolts? Will the GM head bolts be OK? Or should I use the ARP head studs? Has anyone used the COMETIC gaskets? Are they worth the extra cost? I don't mind paying the extra $$$ if that is the way to go.
As you can see, all my mods are in the sig. And of course, the 150-shot will be going on top of the heads and cam. :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
:cheers:
-Tuan
I am in the process of buying a set of H.O.S stage III heads, and they will be installed sometimes next week. Can you tell me what type of gaskets I should use? How about head bolts? Will the GM head bolts be OK? Or should I use the ARP head studs? Has anyone used the COMETIC gaskets? Are they worth the extra cost? I don't mind paying the extra $$$ if that is the way to go.
As you can see, all my mods are in the sig. And of course, the 150-shot will be going on top of the heads and cam. :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
:cheers:
-Tuan
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From: Austria
Re: Head Gaskets (Tuan Le)
Don`t know about the gaskets.
I have FEL PRO and they hold perfect.
I have the ARP heads studs and am happy that I did it!!!!
No heads lift with the big shots NOS.
Hope that helps a bit!!
Michael
I have FEL PRO and they hold perfect.
I have the ARP heads studs and am happy that I did it!!!!
No heads lift with the big shots NOS.
Hope that helps a bit!!
Michael
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Re: Head Gaskets (Austrian Vette)
I am using Victor head gaskets from Napa for about 9 bucks each. I have had the heads off 2 times and they seem to hold up well. I have sprayed 7-8 passes so far and they are holding up. Best trap speed was 102 1/8 127.98 1/4 so I know the car was making at least 300rwhp. :lol:
Phillip
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Re: Head Gaskets (Tuan Le)
Tuan, the GM gaskets that you can get from Napa are just fine. Unless you plan on removing the heads a lot, etc the stock bolts are just fine (just remember to get brand new ones).
I'd be more concerned about getting a bigger fuel pump for when you spray. You're gonna max out the stock unit very easily now when you spray that much of a shot.
I'd be more concerned about getting a bigger fuel pump for when you spray. You're gonna max out the stock unit very easily now when you spray that much of a shot.
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Re: Head Gaskets (C5Noir)
I'd be more concerned about getting a bigger fuel pump for when you spray. You're gonna max out the stock unit very easily now when you spray that much of a shot.
Worse case scenario.....Nahh....Let's not talk about that for now. :lol:
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From: Plano TX
Re: Head Gaskets (Tuan Le)
Tuan, I went with the Z06 head gaskets and ARP head studs for safety. I like you run a 150 shot on top of the H/C package. I blew the stock GM head gasket with the 150 shot.
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