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Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

Old Dec 25, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...25&prmenbr=361

Found this.. very good price, but it says "stock performance". Since I have 300 hp, and 350lb's, do you think it will be sufficient? Thanx all,
Matt
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

I don't think you would have a problem with those, however i recommend:

375-KS2600 and 375-2702

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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

this is what that p/n says:

Full Gasket Set
Chevy 1967-80
265, 283, 302, 307, 327, 350 Engines

i have an 85 305.. neither my year nor engine size is supported by this part number.
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

I've used stock rebuild type gaskets on 300-350 hp engines a bunch of times without any problems. On high compression engines (>10-1), I like to buy high quality head gaskets and use them in place of the regular head gaskets in the kit, but use the rest of the gaskets for oil pan, timing cover, etc. Either way, I always retorque the head gaskets even if they are the "no retorque" type.
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

What do you mean "retorque"?
Old Dec 28, 2004 | 02:51 AM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

what he means is going back after a few heat and cool cycles and checking spec...



the reason why your 85 is not matching up to those gasket is because 80-up they started to with the driver side dipstick for the oil..a small block is a small block pretty much
Old Dec 28, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

^oh, ok.. do the heads untorque themselves?

So pretty mucy I can use that gasket set, or no?
Old Dec 28, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

Yes, the head bolts will loosen themselves due to heat expansion.
Old Dec 28, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

But only after the first time, or first few times, starting it?
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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Re: Will this "non-performance" gasket set work?

nah just check it every so often for a month or something. Once you retorque em a few times after the engines been heated up and what not, they will be torqued right to aquire the heat expansion and cool down process.
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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ah, ok. Thanx Jon!
This is the gasket set i will be buying then!!
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