copper head gaskets

GradeA_TireFryer · 01-10-2007, 09:18 AM

anyone have expereince with copper head gaskets?
i have a bbc - my ls6 heads have o-rings so i have to use copper head gaskets - can anyone tell me there experience on installing these and what to use?

74javelin · 01-11-2007, 12:04 AM

flatout copper gaskets are coated so you don't have to use anything. i was thinking of trying a set.

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other wise people use mylar to coat the gaskets.

if you do a google search on copper head gaskets. most of the venders have how to install them.

GradeA_TireFryer · 01-11-2007, 08:48 AM

Did Google Search Not Very Much Info On Instal Procedure, Yes Flat Out Has Gaskets Just Drop On, So Does Scr But Both Are About $140 A Set And I All Ready Have Set Of Regular Copper Gaskets.

74javelin · 01-11-2007, 05:44 PM

sorry i told you wrong. it's not mylar it's Hylomar that people use.

the big problem with copper is the coolant leaks.

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Suicidal Racing · 01-11-2007, 06:30 PM

alot of people but sealent shit on them then tq them down cold then put heat guns pointing into the water passages on the heads and let then heads get to a good temp and the sealent shit then re tq them and then button everything together.

GradeA_TireFryer · 01-12-2007, 09:17 AM

Thanks - I Used Copper Coat And Thin - Very Thin Layer Of Copper Silicone Around Water Passages ,let It Set Overnight - I Will Fire It Tonight!

01-10-2007, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
GradeA_TireFryer All American, rice eater! Car: 70 chevelle, 03 f150, My TRGarage : 7473118	copper head gaskets anyone have expereince with copper head gaskets? i have a bbc - my ls6 heads have o-rings so i have to use copper head gaskets - can anyone tell me there experience on installing these and what to use?

01-11-2007, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
74javelin Registered User Car: 74 javelin 71 javelin 67 firebird My TRGarage port richey : 77781006	flatout copper gaskets are coated so you don't have to use anything. i was thinking of trying a set. Flatout Group\|Gaskets\|Automotive other wise people use mylar to coat the gaskets. if you do a google search on copper head gaskets. most of the venders have how to install them.

01-11-2007, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
GradeA_TireFryer All American, rice eater! Car: 70 chevelle, 03 f150, My TRGarage : 7473118	Did Google Search Not Very Much Info On Instal Procedure, Yes Flat Out Has Gaskets Just Drop On, So Does Scr But Both Are About $140 A Set And I All Ready Have Set Of Regular Copper Gaskets.

01-11-2007, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
74javelin Registered User Car: 74 javelin 71 javelin 67 firebird My TRGarage port richey : 77781006	sorry i told you wrong. it's not mylar it's Hylomar that people use. the big problem with copper is the coolant leaks. SCE Gaskets Incorporated - A Stronger Seal Flatout Group\|Gaskets\|Tech Tips

01-11-2007, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Suicidal Racing Has V.I.P in HELL! Car: 78 malibu My TRGarage dirty water : 1738382160	alot of people but sealent shit on them then tq them down cold then put heat guns pointing into the water passages on the heads and let then heads get to a good temp and the sealent shit then re tq them and then button everything together.

01-12-2007, 09:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
GradeA_TireFryer All American, rice eater! Car: 70 chevelle, 03 f150, My TRGarage : 7473118	Thanks - I Used Copper Coat And Thin - Very Thin Layer Of Copper Silicone Around Water Passages ,let It Set Overnight - I Will Fire It Tonight!