Head Gasket

[CalgaryGN]

What is the best head gasket I can get for my 87 ?

 

[V6 Beast]

Best for what purpose?

For normal driving, stock head gasket is best. For high boost some people prefer the stacked steel shims or Cometics. I run the cometics.

Sully

 

[CalgaryGN]

Basically for a street strip combo, so lets say is a stocker better than a Fel-Pro ?? I dont want to go cometics yet, that will happen later when I pull the motor, I ma just curious as to what everyone is using. Thanks

 

[V6 Beast]

I used stockers all the way to the 10's.


Steve

 

[JToups386]

The stock gaskets have proven to be extremely strong and reliable. A Fel-Pro stock replacement is a good piece as well.
However, do not let anyone talk you into using the Fel-Pro 1000, which is the "high performance" version that I've blown as many of those gaskets as I've blown my nose with a cold!

If you can get the factroy GM replacements, you'll be good to go.

Although others may disagree, taking the time to retorque the gaskets after a heat cycle will offer much greater insurance, IMO! Be sure to follow the proper torque specs, and tightening sequence, in at least three phases on the original torque down.

 

[azgn]

if you are going to run high boost, go with the stacked steel (RJC Racing sells a kit)

no mess if you happen to blow one.....you do have to retorque several times for a good seal (the stockers put enough stuff into your oil to ruin the turbo, radiator oil cooler, and bearings)