Hello , with the head gasket revisions what is the best head gasket to use right now in the 05 ? I don't want to use something outdated ?
LLY: Head gaskets
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Go to your local GM dealer and order a set for a LML Grade c. Or here are the Mahle part numbers #'s.
54585 left
54582 right
54585 left
54582 right
It refers to the thickness. Grade A is the thinnest, then B, then C. People generally go with the C's since they usually have a little bit of material taken off the heads when they are worked over. From the factory, the gaskets are matched to the engine (I think due to piston protrusion or something like that, not exactly sure), and each engine might be different. For example, mine came with an A on one side and a B on the other. Since I didn't have my heads machined the first time I did the gaskets, I matched what came on the engine, A on one side and B on the other. This time I'm going to have them machined, so I will likely go with C's.
Depends on what you have planned for the truck. If you're going to keep it stock then GM head bolts should be fine. If you are planning on modding, running hotter tunes, etc, I'd recommend doing ARP studs.
what are the mahle gaskets ?? just want to be sure we are talking about the same thing ?
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so local dealer cannot look up LML gaskets without application ? (parts jockey's ) anyone know the part #'s ,
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