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any one used the factory composite head gaskets?
and has any one had any probs with them????


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Yes, used them, and no, no probs at all.

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cheers chris, looks like im getting factory composites, as they are cheaper :lol:
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Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
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Post by ChrisJC »

Although my engine is nowhere near as powerful as yours, it does get run at high loads for hours on end. Poking a Series IIA along at 85mph for 3 hours is a pretty high load. And touch wood they've been 100%. Not so sure about the block though.....!

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