What Head Gaskets and Head Bolts are You Using??
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Of all the places to cheap out on, the rod, main, and head bolts are the least favorable places to do it. You probably saved $20 by going with cheapo head bolts. Think about this for a second....You're willing to chance your entire motor(not to mention parts and labor invested) to save $20? I wouldn't IMO.
Just 'cause my mama bought me Toughskins doesn't mean your Levi's are better. 
Jeff D.
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Originally posted by ibanez6rg
What's so good about the Impala gaskets
I was thinking about just getting the gasket set from Combo, which are Fel-Pro - I mean they do sponsor NASCAR
What's so good about the Impala gaskets
I was thinking about just getting the gasket set from Combo, which are Fel-Pro - I mean they do sponsor NASCAR
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youre gonna gain around 3hp by using an impala head gasket. it doesnt bump the compression up much, and is not as well designed as the FelPro 1074. in my opinion, id rather know i am using a quality headgasket than throwing steel shims on there to up the compression a half a point. its just not worth it in my opinion.
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Originally posted by PoorMan
grade 8 is grade 8 isn't it? Just 'cause my mama bought me Toughskins doesn't mean your Levi's are better.
Jeff D.
grade 8 is grade 8 isn't it?
Just 'cause my mama bought me Toughskins doesn't mean your Levi's are better. Jeff D.
I would recommend the Fel-Pro or the Cometic and ARP fasteners. I used the FP in the last couple of buildups but am going to try the Cometics this time.
Rich Krause
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No. Take a look at http://www.arp-fasteners.com/pages/tech/tech.html
Jeff D.
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No. Take a look at http://www.arp-fasteners.com/pages/tech/tech.html
Jeff D.
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Mr. Gasket .026" compressed head gaskets and ARP bolts.
The thin gaskets bump the compression on the stock decks and keeps the quench tight but is really pushing what you should be using on an iron block/aluminum headed engine. So far I haven't had any problems though <crosses fingers>
The thin gaskets bump the compression on the stock decks and keeps the quench tight but is really pushing what you should be using on an iron block/aluminum headed engine. So far I haven't had any problems though <crosses fingers>
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Originally posted by PoorMan
grade 8 is grade 8 isn't it? Just 'cause my mama bought me Toughskins doesn't mean your Levi's are better.
Jeff D.
grade 8 is grade 8 isn't it?
Just 'cause my mama bought me Toughskins doesn't mean your Levi's are better. Jeff D.
The info in Rich's link is the real deal, whether or not you believe it.
PS-I hated Toughskins.
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cometic's are a 3 gasket set binded together a top middle and bottom. they are blow proof and for the high compression/ high boost guys having problems blowing head gaskets. they run about $150 a set so there not for the mild. I am a warehouse dist. for them
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cometic's are a 3 gasket set binded together a top middle and bottom. they are blow proof and for the high compression/ high boost guys having problems blowing head gaskets. they run about $150 a set so there not for the mild. I am a warehouse dist. for them
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From: pa
cometic's are a 3 gasket set binded together a top middle and bottom. they are blow proof and for the high compression/ high boost guys having problems blowing head gaskets. they run about $150 a set so there not for the mild. I am a warehouse dist. for them