Quick opinion. 350 head gasket kit.

[Clod_King]

I am trying to order a head gasket kit.

Is my block a Gen I 350

It's out of an 1989 V1500 suburban.

I have ablown headgasket, and I am trying to order the whole kit.

And what do you feel about the Trick flow kit??

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TFS-31400917&autoview=sku


Our dollar is on par, and I need the answer uber fast, thanks guys.

 

[Clod_King]

Or what about this kit?

It is more of a stock application (which is what my engine is anywas), but I would like the peace of mind of having a gasket kit intended for a higher horsepower motor.

Is that bad/uncorrect thinking??

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FEL-HS7733PT-9&autoview=sku

 

[Bent77]

Are you using a iron block w/ alum head? They make a diff gasket for the dissimilar metal engines due to heating-cooling variances. Make sure to call and ask if it is for what ever your combo is.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Yes it is a gen I engine. Go to your local auto parts store and ask them for a rebuilders gasket set from fel-pro. They are cheap and a complete kit with all gaskets.

EDIT: You could always buy this set then add a rear main seal. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FEL%2DKS2600&view=32&N=700+115

 

[Clod_King]

Or this??

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TFS%2D31400907&autoview=sku

 

[Clod_King]

4X4HIGH,

I am wanting to buy a complete kit from summit because he prices are always lower States side, and our dollar is close/on par with you dollar. Anything I buy up here would cost me more money then if I buy it down there...

bent72,

I have absolutley no clue as to what type of metal the heads are made from. This is a completely stock motor (minus K&N air filter, but means squat anyways). I am at my budds house, and I am trying to get the kit ordered in time for next week.



I have to get this truck on the road before winter. I am doing the rebuild in my driveway, so when it starts to snow/rain, I am kind of screwed until the weather cleers....

 

[Clod_King]

If I order this kit:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TFS-31400917&autoview=sku

I will be completely covered (correct??).

I also like the idea that I will have spare gaskets afterwards... This kit seems to come with every gasket...

 

[4X4HIGH]

Ok, buy this part number (FEL-KS2666 )

 

[Clod_King]

Sorry soooo man questions sooo little time:

Should I get anyhardware, ie:stud, bolts...... . . .

 

[4X4HIGH]

Fel-Pro is the best quality gaskets you can buy and they are not as expensive as the ones you've been linking to.

 

[4X4HIGH]

No hardware is needed unless you're missing some. The head bolts can be used over on these engines since they aren't a torque to yield bolt.

 

[Clod_King]

Is there something wrong with the trick flow set?? Or is Fel-Pro just an all-around better company...

(I know Trick Flow is just a another company within the Fel-Pro company, but the Trick Flow kit looks a little nicer, a little beter quality...)

 

[Clod_King]

Thank you very much 4x4HIGH,

I am going to go with the kit you suggested. You've been a HUGE help man. I am stressin' huge over this... I just want to drive my friggin' rig down the friggin' road!!!


X eleventybillion!!!!

 

[Bent77]

Not that 4x4High needs anyone to reinforce his expertise, but I throw away other gaskets to get to the felpros

 

[4X4HIGH]

Fel-Pro and Victor are the only two brands i will ever use.

 

[Clod_King]

I ordered that last felpro kit you suggested.

Should I still be using that RTV (sp??) stuff on these, or are these good the way they are.

And thanks again guys!!

 

[4X4HIGH]

The only place you should be using any RTV is on the intake manifold ends. On any paper gaskets i like to use a spray hi-tack sealer.

 

[roadnotca]

IIRC, Fel-Pro has some basic instructions in their packaging.

 

[Clod_King]

Thanks fellas.

That help alone has taken some stress off of my shoulders.