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Thad · 08-03-2002, 06:15 AM

I'm wondering if i could use the old head gaskets. i don't know what brand they are but they are graphite with a stainless steel skeleton. and the only markings that i found are the letters NP on one of the corners. they look like they're in good shape, no tears or bends. The reason i ask is that i just had my heads rebuilt and i bought a trick flow set of gaskets from summit for the re-assembly, but the head gaskets that were provided look kinda weak compared to what was on there before. I've also had some problems in the past with the fel-pro gaskets on another car.
the heads are trick flow tw.
thanks
thad

08-03-2002, 06:15 AM	#1
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	Re-using head gaskets? I'm wondering if i could use the old head gaskets. i don't know what brand they are but they are graphite with a stainless steel skeleton. and the only markings that i found are the letters NP on one of the corners. they look like they're in good shape, no tears or bends. The reason i ask is that i just had my heads rebuilt and i bought a trick flow set of gaskets from summit for the re-assembly, but the head gaskets that were provided look kinda weak compared to what was on there before. I've also had some problems in the past with the fel-pro gaskets on another car. the heads are trick flow tw. thanks thad __________________ 90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.