head gasket source
September 16th, 2012, 05:04 PM
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head gasket source
its looking like my 394 needs a new set of head gaskets. does anybody know a good source for them? after a quick search on google the prices varied from $120 for a full engine rebuild kit all the way up to $200 for one gasket!!!!!
obviously i dont want to buy some cheesy chinese made part that will break in 2 days but i also dont want to break the bank either
im planning on putting new gaskets on my manifold, headers, carb, and valve covers as long as im at it
also if this info thread already exists feel free to just link it to me
obviously i dont want to buy some cheesy chinese made part that will break in 2 days but i also dont want to break the bank either
im planning on putting new gaskets on my manifold, headers, carb, and valve covers as long as im at it
also if this info thread already exists feel free to just link it to me
September 16th, 2012, 08:03 PM
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Find out who the gaskets are made by. If they're a good name brand like FelPro, Victor Reinz or similar, you should be OK. If you get old stock from the 60s even from a small unknown gasket company, even better.
September 16th, 2012, 08:45 PM
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Good head gaskets cost about $75 - $110 each...
For 455, Fel-pro 1155's (.039" thick) are $110 each from Summit but I've found them on Amazon for $70 each and then had Summit match them.
Cometics are really good MLS head gaskets as well, Bill Trovato (btrperformance.com) has quite an assortment of thicknesses. However, they are $115 each and you can't find them any cheaper. You'll have to call Bill to order them if you go that route.
Fel-pro blues are a bit cheaper but I cannot speak to their quality. Good luck!
For 455, Fel-pro 1155's (.039" thick) are $110 each from Summit but I've found them on Amazon for $70 each and then had Summit match them.
Cometics are really good MLS head gaskets as well, Bill Trovato (btrperformance.com) has quite an assortment of thicknesses. However, they are $115 each and you can't find them any cheaper. You'll have to call Bill to order them if you go that route.
Fel-pro blues are a bit cheaper but I cannot speak to their quality. Good luck!
September 16th, 2012, 09:04 PM
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Good head gaskets cost about $75 - $110 each...
For 455, Fel-pro 1155's (.039" thick) are $110 each from Summit but I've found them on Amazon for $70 each and then had Summit match them.
Cometics are really good MLS head gaskets as well, Bill Trovato (btrperformance.com) has quite an assortment of thicknesses. However, they are $115 each and you can't find them any cheaper. You'll have to call Bill to order them if you go that route.
Fel-pro blues are a bit cheaper but I cannot speak to their quality. Good luck!
For 455, Fel-pro 1155's (.039" thick) are $110 each from Summit but I've found them on Amazon for $70 each and then had Summit match them.
Cometics are really good MLS head gaskets as well, Bill Trovato (btrperformance.com) has quite an assortment of thicknesses. However, they are $115 each and you can't find them any cheaper. You'll have to call Bill to order them if you go that route.
Fel-pro blues are a bit cheaper but I cannot speak to their quality. Good luck!
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