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Title: Best head gaskets and why
Post by: Gerry17 on July 29 2020, 08:01:50 AM

109 block .030 over with stock heads

Title: Re: Best head gaskets and why
Post by: Grumpy on July 29 2020, 09:32:51 AM

Stock ones !! Will act like a fuse if ya mess yup.  :cheers:

Title: Re: Best head gaskets and why
Post by: Steve Wood on July 29 2020, 10:12:13 AM

Yes, the stock ones for the cars running in the elevens or slower.  Torque them down in several stages for best success.  Note that the original factory head bolts cannot be reused.  Buy ARP bolts and use them as a replacement.

Here is the number of the stock FelPro replacement  in this link   https://www.weberpowerproducts.com/steel-core-laminate-head-gasket-p/fel-9441pt.htm (https://www.weberpowerproducts.com/steel-core-laminate-head-gasket-p/fel-9441pt.htm)

Title: Re: Best head gaskets and why
Post by: Gerry17 on July 30 2020, 11:38:22 AM

thank you for the info

Title: Re: Best head gaskets and why
Post by: Scoobum on July 31 2020, 09:55:12 PM

Felpros quality for head gaskets has gone down the shitter. Check the fire rings...don't be surprised to see them egg shaped. Take 'em back if they are. Victor Reinz are only way to fly.

Title: Re: Best head gaskets and why
Post by: Steve Wood on August 01 2020, 12:10:50 AM

Felpro went down the toilet 15 years ago.  VR stopped making them.  Even Weber does not have any left in stock.  Maybe someone does..

Title: Re: Best head gaskets and why
Post by: Scoobum on August 01 2020, 09:17:30 AM

I'd say go with RJC shims...but if you miss the tune you take a chance on hurting the bottom end.