MRG-5716... ok for alum heads

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Aug 20, 2004 | 12:42 PM

LT4orbust

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MRG-5716... ok for alum heads

MRG-5716

Head Gasket, Ultra Seal, Composite Type, 4.100 in. Bore/.026 in.Thick, Chevy Small Block LT-1, Pair

are these head gaskets ok to use on aluminum heads, .026 in.Thick,the ad says they're for steel heads but i believe i've heard they can be used with aluminum heads

Aug 20, 2004 | 03:28 PM

kmook

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Re: MRG-5716... ok for alum heads

Yes.
I just ordered a couple sets today myself.

Oh and one order of them includes both gaskets (for like $35).

Aug 20, 2004 | 03:37 PM

chevyguy3

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Re: MRG-5716... ok for alum heads

i have been using those gaskets on several combos for 4 years now, they work good and are coated for aluminum heads

Oct 8, 2004 | 08:53 AM

Jeff95TA

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Re: MRG-5716... ok for alum heads

Are the coolant hole sizes the same as the stock gaskets? Anyone have a set they can compare?

If not, do you think they could be ground larger to match the stock gasket?