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11-01-2013, 11:43 PM #1
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first start up with new head gaskets
anything special i should follow for the first startup or first few startups with new head gaskets? just wanna be safe and not have to yank anything again. give me your rituals, odd habits, etc please
2021 Charger Scat 392
1994 Firebird Formula 381 stroker - Carrying the torch! - 9.90 @ 134.3mph on a 200 shot
1994 Camaro Vert - SBE LE1 Summit 8802 Cam - The CruiserThe wrench/driver for LTConvert's 94 Z28- Ellwein 383/LE Trickflows/ D1SC / CPT Ultra Pro Race 4L60E/Holley Terminator EFI
10.78 @ 125mph. Shooting for 9.99 for Frank Cahall!
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11-02-2013, 12:53 AM #2
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I usually do a good luck dance but it didn't seem to work last time. Lol.
Just a head swap...as long as you torqued to spec you should be fine. Just bring up to temp, top of fluids, check for leaks. Did you use permatex head gasket sealant?2012 Sierra - 5.3, Summit "Stage 1" Truck Cam
1994 Jimmy - LS? LT? 4wd? AWD? Time? Money?
1994 Formula - 5.3, Terminator X, Billet VS7875, "Best Cam", T56, QP 9"
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11-02-2013, 06:21 PM #3
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No, cometic said use nothing, i used arp bolts and indian head shellac for the headbolt threads
2021 Charger Scat 392
1994 Firebird Formula 381 stroker - Carrying the torch! - 9.90 @ 134.3mph on a 200 shot
1994 Camaro Vert - SBE LE1 Summit 8802 Cam - The CruiserThe wrench/driver for LTConvert's 94 Z28- Ellwein 383/LE Trickflows/ D1SC / CPT Ultra Pro Race 4L60E/Holley Terminator EFI
10.78 @ 125mph. Shooting for 9.99 for Frank Cahall!
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