What Gaskets to use

[65 Dartman]

I’ve never dealt with aluminum heads or for that natter, aluminum intakes. So looking for guidance from the knowledgeable engine builders on the forum.

1. What head gasket to use with aluminum heads (Edelbrock 60779) on an iron block?

2. What intake gasket to use between said heads and an aluminum intake?

3. What exhaust gasket to use if running headers? Or in the unlikely event using manifolds?

4. Not gasket related but would you use head studs or Edelbrocks head bolts

Thanks in advance for your input

 

[plumkrazee70]

Edelbrock list recommended gaskets and bolts for their heads and intakes.

 

[Ironmike]

1. i use Fel pro 1008. have run up to 12 to 1 compression with no problems. .039 compressed. No sealer of any kind. Clean clean clean surfaces.

2. I like the Edelbrocks. .062 thick.

3. Ive used the Remflex set, but have gone back to the TTI gaskets. For manifolds, I have no clue. I guess the factory gaskets would be best there.

4. Depends on your power. I'm running studs, but also making very good power. Bolts may work for you.
Whatever you do here, make sure they're NEW.

I have studs everywhere you can put them, and it just makes me feel better. Here's a shot of Pinkie!

 

[66Valiant528]

If I'm not mistaken I think those heads call for an extra long bolt on each side so you'll be buying some type of head retainers. That being said, if you use studs and ever want to remove the heads in car, will they slide up those studs and clear your brakes,firewall and hood? Just something to consider.

 

[Ironmike]

If I'm not mistaken I think those heads call for an extra long bolt on each side so you'll be buying some type of head retainers. That being said, if you use studs and ever want to remove the heads in car, will they slide up those studs and clear your brakes,firewall and hood? Just something to consider.

I have never been able to slide my heads off the studs in my Demon. Everything is just too damn tight. In my case they are there for strength. Not convenience.

 

[66Valiant528]

I have never been able to slide my heads off the studs in my Demon. Everything is just too damn tight. In my case they are there for strength. Not convenience.

Just something to consider. If he's got high compression I'd run the studs and deal with the inconvenience.