Thanks,
Ann
Which head gasket should I use??
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bonniegirl
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Which head gasket should I use??
Ok so Im trying to figure out if I should use a FelPro or a Cometic multi layer head gasket? Is the Cometic a little overkill?
Thanks,
Ann
Thanks,
Ann
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J Wikoff
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Re: Which head gasket should I use??
Why are you doing headgaskets? Big mod plans or just a rebuild or what?
WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers
2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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bonniegirl
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Re: Which head gasket should I use??
Sorry I guess a little background would help lol.
I bought a 2000 SSEi that had a bad knock so I have been debating on rebuilding it but now Im thinking about a crate motor from ZZP or a rebuilt one they sell. I will be purchasing a VS Cam and already have my PCM tuned for it. I will also be doing headers and an intake. I just want to make sure I build a strong motor that will last and have lots of HP
I bought a 2000 SSEi that had a bad knock so I have been debating on rebuilding it but now Im thinking about a crate motor from ZZP or a rebuilt one they sell. I will be purchasing a VS Cam and already have my PCM tuned for it. I will also be doing headers and an intake. I just want to make sure I build a strong motor that will last and have lots of HP
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Re: Which head gasket should I use??
How many miles on your trans? Id be saving up for one of those.....
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bonniegirl
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Re: Which head gasket should I use??
Well the car has 111k on it and I dont know what was done to it before I got it. Its in awesome shape inside and out and smells like an old ladies perfume in it so maybe it wasnt driven too hard 
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Re: Which head gasket should I use??
Not to discourage you, but I got my lesabre from my grand mother. It was babies until 97k by her, and it has 116k on it now from me, and my trans is almost shot. Yours is the hd trans so it's a little better, but the transmissions in our cars are definitely the weak link. 01 is right, definitely budget for a trans, especially if you're camming. Just my $.02
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Re: Which head gasket should I use??
So, back to headgaskets... I'm not familiar, is there a big price difference?
WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers
2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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01bonneSC
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Re: Which head gasket should I use??
You should be good with stock style gaskets. I imagine you aren't looking for a super-lotta-crap-ton of boost since you are camming it and trying to stay a daily drvr.
00Beast wrote:Less off-topic than Lane's Heated Steering wheel, but yeah, back to the topic.