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TXsilverado 08-26-2011 02:24 PM

studs would be nice for pulling the heads in the future since coolant wouldnt flow into the bolt holes, but bolts are cheaper and work great. ive never heard of somoene pulling 1 at a time and replacing it, but i dont see any harm in it.

AKlowriderZ71 08-26-2011 02:27 PM

Is anybody on here pulling big numbers using bolts?

TXsilverado 08-26-2011 02:28 PM

depends on your definition of big numbers:)

1slow01Z71 08-26-2011 02:37 PM

Foose04 is running the ls9 gaskets and imo is pushing it pretty hard. Also many have been north of 800rqhp on stock bolts so in this build I'd say they're perfectly fine.

AKlowriderZ71 08-26-2011 02:53 PM

Thanks, that's good to know. Sounds like bolts will be fine, if I can find any.....

I'm still trying to wrap my mind around using the LS9 gaskets though.

swift700 08-26-2011 02:56 PM

Roger, I have a set of Cometic MLS gaskets that would work for you I think. I put Cometics and copper spray on my build with studs and so far not a drip of anything after 3500 miles. I trust these things. I can measure the bore diameter if you're interested.

AKlowriderZ71 08-26-2011 03:06 PM

Yeah, lemme know. Send me the part number too, thanks.

Have you had your beast to the track yet, or are you still getting it dialed in?

chevybowtie 08-26-2011 03:38 PM

How much boost are you planning on throwing at it?

AKlowriderZ71 08-26-2011 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by chevybowtie (Post 4760523)
How much boost are you planning on throwing at it?

Gonna bump the compression a bit with some 4.8 liter pistons, and see how that does. I also recently aquired this for cheap, so I might try it out. :eek2:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/1f59903b.jpg

ak2007r6 08-26-2011 03:54 PM

I want to be there the day you do a run with the bottle.. that should be entertaining :)


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