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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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I'll keep the stock pistons so I don't have to mess with it. And I will be getting a checker because I've got the ls6 cam and ls7 lifters
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Stock heads are back from the shop with the .03 milled off. Engines being put back together, so now it's time to find head gaskets. Any recommendations? Best for money, compression, performance?
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 07:01 AM
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I had my 243's milled that much and I bought/used the GM Performance composite head gaskets. They're thin and with the heads being milled yield around 11.3:1 from what I've researched.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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Are Mls worth it?
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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Are Mls worth it?
Vs what? Cork head gaskets?

MLS is the only way to go.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Lol good point, sorry never bought head gaskets before
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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MLS head gaskets are the way to go imo
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Do I need to look at anything specific for gaskets or is it as simple as getting the Mls 5.3/5.7 gaskets from Texas-speed?
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