JOELO'S T-TYPE
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Great work!!!
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racemybuick
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Looking awesome! Cant wait to see the updates and heads!
John
John
racemybuick
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what gaskets do you use with the GN1 heads?
John
John
I bought a pair of Felpro 1000s that I was planning on using. They held up enough for me to crack the pistons in my old motor
Aluminum? Don't use 1000 gaskets. I believe the Felpro number is 1007 but don't quote me.:biggrin:
Right-o on the 1000's. For aluminum heads, I was told to use the 1026 w/the copper fire ring...
I bought the Felpro 1000s before I decided to go the "big" route, so I hadn't really though much about head gaskets and figured I'd use what I bought. I guess I was wrong on this and need to order some different gaskets.
Thanks for the help guys!
Thanks for the help guys!
the 1026's have a copper fire ring, and were designed for the stage 2 engines.
The copper ring is supposed to prevent 'brinelling' of the aluminum head.
But, for our application, with few head bolts and lots of boost, the 1000's might be a better bet.
If it were my engine, I would probably go with cometics or RJC style gaskets.
just my .02
Bob
The copper ring is supposed to prevent 'brinelling' of the aluminum head.
But, for our application, with few head bolts and lots of boost, the 1000's might be a better bet.
If it were my engine, I would probably go with cometics or RJC style gaskets.
just my .02
Bob
Thanks Dave. I couldn't remember the part number. You're right on the 1026 gaskets. Either that or like was posted, use cometics. I think they have a specific gasket for aluminum heads as well.
Thanks for the input Bob. BTW, it was great seeing you the other day. Next time try not to bring tornados, heavy rain, hail and wind when you show up.
Seems like there's quite a few opinions on the topic of head gaskets with aluminum heads.
Seems like there's quite a few opinions on the topic of head gaskets with aluminum heads.
Jerryl
Tall Unvaccinated Chinese Guy
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LOL!
There are opinions on everything! :biggrin:
Do a search for head retorque. :tongue:
well i just learned something......... That there is a different set of cometic gaskets for alum heads?
Eric Use the gaskets you already have. Alum heads have been bolted on using stock graphite gaskets for yr with no issues, The dark blue felpro 1000's will work just as good.
That there is a different set of cometic gaskets for alum heads?Eric Use the gaskets you already have. Alum heads have been bolted on using stock graphite gaskets for yr with no issues, The dark blue felpro 1000's will work just as good.
It's definitely one of those big WOW moments in life when you find one of the big resources in the country is only a 25 minute drive away. I didn't know him at the time I bought my car, so it was a total shock for me. I had people in the past tell me they heard about a guy with a massive GN collection, but this was beyond my dreams.
Please refrain from Talking about Tube Amps and nancy pelosi
Tesla (or any electric cars), Politics (although he'll bring it up regardless), 00 gauge alternator wires, original GN oil filters (It's like porn to him), duplication vs. replication and when he's going to give me those 3 NOS Hot Air hood pads.
