kgkern01

Let me know if this is a good parts breakdown for a head gasket repair. If something better is or is not required, let me know. Already have a set of ported and built heads ready to install as well with 1.7 RR. Staying with stock cam for now until I can afford a rebuild.

GM Impala SS head gaskets (.029)
-Are the gaskets at Autozone or Napa the same or are GM better quality?

Head bolts
-Are new factory replacement bolts good enough, or do I need something along the line of ARP bolts?

Intake gasket
-Autozone/Napa

Header gasket
-Percy's XX Carbon gaskets good or should I go with something else?

Any other suggestions?

jclark311

I got these from Rock Auto, they are top quality and cheap


Engine : Intake Manifold Gasket Set
FEL-PRO Part # MS95580 $13.71
LT-1 engine


Engine : Valve Cover Gasket Set
FEL-PRO Part # VS50088R $15.89
LT-1 engine; Services both covers;
PermaDryŽ molded rubber gskts. incl.


Engine : Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
FEL-PRO Part # 1406 $18.14

I got these from GM Parts direct, they are the thin Impala SS ones, they raise your compression a little!

Head Gasket GM 1253160 $57.00

archangelus2

I would highly recommend the ARP bolts. They are reusable. I have had to take my head off twice and the bolts have never left me with any worries.

I second the felpro head gaskets as well.

Not sure on the header gaskets. I have felpro's. They are ok I guess. Might be something better out there though.

I got the felpro intake gasket set. It comes with a bunch of stuff including fuel injector o-rings and throttle body and egr gaskets. I would recommend these as well.

Don't forget some thread sealer.