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Old 02-22-2010, 10:49 PM
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LT1 head gaskets
someone was telling me the other day that LTX motors had problems popping head gaskets. I've never really heard about this being a problem, but I figured I'd ask if anyone had problems anyways. any suggestions (brand, type ect) on a new set of headgaskets?
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Thats a wash. Not every engine is a northstar

Get a decent gasket and dont worry about it anymore. Everyone has their favorite brands
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Re: LT1 head gaskets
I have the fel-pro 1070 have not had a problem yet. You can go to the dealership and get the gaskets for a impala and it will bump your CR a little.And don't reuse the head bolts they are TTY bolts.
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Re: LT1 head gaskets
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I have the fel-pro 1070 have not had a problem yet. You can go to the dealership and get the gaskets for a impala and it will bump your CR a little.And don't reuse the head bolts they are TTY bolts.
I wasn't going to reuse the bolts, I have a new set waiting already. thanks for the heads up on the impala gasket.
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Re: LT1 head gaskets
I also like Felpro for gaskets. Been impressed with the head gaskets, oil pan gasket, and valve cover gaskets they make for the LTX.

Quite easy to replace the head gaskets when you use a hayne's/chilton's manual as a guide.

I was told after I replaced my head gaskets that I should have got new bolts and should have had the heads looked over for cracks or warping. Oh well, everything is still working like it should and plan on re-building the engine in the future anyway.
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Oh well, everything is still working like it should and plan on re-building the engine in the future anyway.
Hum staying LTX?
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Hum staying LTX?
Staying LTX.
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Hum staying LTX?
I plan to keep my car LTX once it has one, if I want to do an LSX swap I'll do it to my Fiero!
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LSx Fiero will be a handful

Hope you have a good supply of trannys and axles
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LSx Fiero will be a handful

Hope you have a good supply of trannys and axles
I'd probably either do an LS4 or a turbo 3.9L LZ9 V6
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Id love to do a LS4/4T80E swap. Just need a chassis and a pile of cash

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Re: LT1 head gaskets
another question on the head gaskets, I've noticed they have pushrod holes. can they pass as guideplates? I don't think it would be strong enough, but I figured I would ask.
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didn't think so, oh well, I'll be buying some guideplates then.
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They're cheap, its no biggie
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