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Old 09-07-2008, 10:23 AM
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Summit has 5 different one listed for a 01 5.9. Some are listed for different bore sizes. Which ones do I need???

This probably won't work but here is the page of the list http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch
 
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What are you going for? Just stock replacements? You can increase your compression ratio by decreasing the gasket thickness, but a "stronger" head gasket isn't always a good thing. The gasket can act like a safety valve so you don't punch a hole in a piston if the engine isn't running correctly.

Call Summit to make sure you get the correct ones for a stock application, if that's what you're going for. They sell performance gaskets and you don't want to get the wrong ones.
 
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I have no idea lol. I'm sure you have seen my threads on my future plans so I dont know what I need.
 
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Here is what you need for the top end:
http://www.hughesengines.com/partDet...711&eTypeID=10

Here is what you need for the front cover:
http://www.hughesengines.com/partDet...003&eTypeID=10

FWIW, I have never had any problems with fit or quality when using Fel-Pro. I've always used the standard size head gasket with no problems, even when bored .030 over. You will also need a non-hardening gasket sealer like Permatex No. 2 and a good quality RTV sealant like Permatex Blue. For your application, I would not use any of the racing steel gaskets. You need a head gasket with the relative same thickness as OEM, or you will have to mill the end rails of your intake to get it to seal.
 
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Thanks td. I already have some of that stuff though that I ordered with my Plenum Pan kit so buying a whole kit would be kinda dumb. Hows your project coming along?
 



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