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longtravel

09-30-2012 08:27 PM

496 mag ho head gaskets

Does anyone know the thickness of the OEM 496 mag ho head gaskets?

Raylar

10-01-2012 11:15 AM

.059" compressed, but they are not very good head gaskets.
Use the Cometic or Fel Pro MLS stainless head gaskets, cost a little more but huge improvement in sealing and reliability.

Best Regards,
Ray

longtravel

10-01-2012 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raylar (Post 3787710)

I went on cometic's website and they list a 0.056 and 0.060 . I should go with the 0.060 then? What about head bolts, is there a better option then the torque to yield head bolts? I couldn't find a listing on ARP's website.

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