Ls9 head gaskets?

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Sep 23, 2013 | 10:44 PM

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Ls9 head gaskets?

Can Ls9 head gaskets be used on a turbo 5.3L? I've been reading alot of mixed opinions and i just wanna make sure i get a good head gasket that will hold up. thanks

Sep 23, 2013 | 10:56 PM

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yep. thats what i put on my boosted 5.3

Sep 23, 2013 | 10:58 PM

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thanks

Sep 23, 2013 | 11:18 PM

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That makes me nervous but it's been done multiple times.
4.8/5.3 3.910 vs a ls9 4.100 gasket bore

Sep 24, 2013 | 12:44 AM

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Yup its actually a nice choice using them multi-layer gasket

Sep 24, 2013 | 01:02 AM

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I use them and gone up to 14psi, others have done more. Some say that other stock MLS gaskets are better suited for the small bore of the 5.3L, LS1 gaskets come to mind.

Sep 24, 2013 | 01:09 AM

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Hell I've run stock gaskets to 22psi lol. Heads never even came off, just swapped bolts for studs one by one.

Ls9 head gaskets?

Ls9 head gaskets?

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