Head gasket and bolt recommendation please

[87LtdT]

Engine is out...going back up with ported irons.

Would appreciate expert opinions on which gaskets to use and which head bolts.

Plus an tips or watchouts.

Any other things I should do while engine is out??

Thanks, Bob Kolhouse

 

[Maximumwarp]

I say factory gaskets and ARP bolts.

I've seen good luck with these products.

That's my 0.02. HTH

 

[turbodave231]

I'd use factory gaskets and TTY factory heads bolts. I've had good luck with these up to 28 psi boost.

Dave

 

[m233roller]

Gaskets and Bolts??

I run factory gaskets and ARP studs, never had any problems.
GOOD LUCK

 

[buickboy]

Cometic Multilayer spring steel and ARP 190,000 at 85 ft lbs. Do it once and go race.
Mitch

 

[JOHNZAZA]

TURBO DAVE

HEY DAVE HOW WELL HAVE STOCK GASKETS LASTED FOR YOU?
I MEAN BOOST AND HOW MANY PASS'S.
ALSO THE BOLTS WHERE THEY GM STOCK TORQUE/YEILD OR ARP?

 

[machinegun]

I personally use stocker gaskets and ARP bolts. Remmember a good sealer for the threads and oil under the bolt head and washer. This works really good. I am however interested in these new multi layered steel gaskets. Any body try these with oringed heads yet?