Thin Head Gaskets for LTx cars
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Re: Thin Head Gaskets for LTx cars
Originally Posted by jonaddis84
Surprised nobody brought this up. What is the deck height of your block right now?
If it is any tighter than .010 you couldnt run a tighter head gasket anyway, safely at least.
If it is any tighter than .010 you couldnt run a tighter head gasket anyway, safely at least.
Thanks for the input guys.
My current deck is .024 which is why I'm trying to get a thinner gasket. Also trying to figure out what to do on my next block also.
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Re: Thin Head Gaskets for LTx cars
Originally Posted by CANTONRACER
I used to run a .015" Felpro head gasket, part # 1094 I believe.
Never had a problem.
Never had a problem.
Maybe a different number?
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Re: Thin Head Gaskets for LTx cars
Originally Posted by chevyguy3
Mr Gasket #5716 is .026" and coated for aluminum heads, i have been using them on LT1s for years. they used to be special order, but for the last couple years both Summit and Jegs have now carried them in stock. only $35 a pair
I can see nothing at all wrong with this gasket...
1) It's cheap compared to stock gaskets or felpro.
2) It would bring my quenched height down to .041"
3) They claim no retorquing required.
So what's the deal? I have always found the cheaper solution hardly ever is the better one. Is there any special head and block prep required?
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Re: Thin Head Gaskets for LTx cars
Originally Posted by TransAm-Z
So what's the deal? I have always found the cheaper solution hardly ever is the better one. Is there any special head and block prep required?
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Re: Thin Head Gaskets for LTx cars
I'm .010 in the hole with a impy gasket. Never had any problems with the 1074s but now I have a blown gasket between 4-6. 
From the plug I had a little heat in #6 but this would not have happened with the felpros.....
I'm going back to the 1074s unless someone can tell me the Mr. Gaskets are better
From the plug I had a little heat in #6 but this would not have happened with the felpros.....
I'm going back to the 1074s unless someone can tell me the Mr. Gaskets are better
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Re: Thin Head Gaskets for LTx cars
http://www.cometic.com/
custom head gaskets, used by many High Compression and turbo /supercharged applications
custom head gaskets, used by many High Compression and turbo /supercharged applications
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