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Blacksrt403

Aug 13, 2012 06:38 PM

Head bolts

Have u guys had any issues getting the rite head bolts on an lq9 mid 05 I guess their is two kits ?

Sales2@Texas-speed

Aug 14, 2012 10:10 AM

I haven't seen any 2005 with the early (long and short) head bolts. It's the 2004 trucks that can get you into trouble and be either set. Your '05 will be the new style, all short bolts.

Blacksrt403

Aug 14, 2012 11:15 AM

Thanks for response Matt I appreciate tsp great customer service

bighouse

Sep 17, 2012 06:55 PM

so whats the best way to find out on a 04 5.3 if they are long or short? Im lookin to swap 317s for a turbo build and also would like to know compression drop with this swap any advise? thanks

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Originally Posted by Matt@Texas-Speed (Post 4973299)

I haven't seen any 2005 with the early (long and short) head bolts. It's the 2004 trucks that can get you into trouble and be either set. Your '05 will be the new style, all short bolts.

Sales2@Texas-speed

Sep 18, 2012 08:48 AM

The only sure-fire way I know to tell is to pull a couple of the stock bolts and see what length they are :(

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