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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Brad @ SCJB on March 08, 2012, 01:49:31 AM

Title: BBC Gaskets
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on March 08, 2012, 01:49:31 AM: So lets talk gaskets....

I've been trying to price out a gasket set and it's got me a little confused...I have a 4 bolt main with 990's (rectangle ports)

the gasket kits I have been looking at vary in price by nearly double. The rectangle port kits of course are more expensive by a land slide.

So can someone point me to a decently priced rectangle port bbc gasket kit? i need the works. head gaskets included.

I was wondering would it be worth it to buy the less expensive oval port kit then just buy the intake gaskets separate?

...or should I just drop the $150 on a damn gasket kit?
Title: Re: BBC Gaskets
Post by: crewchief22 on March 08, 2012, 06:06:45 AM: I normally buy the standard "full" gasket kit and buy the softer performance type intake kit seperately.
Title: Re: BBC Gaskets
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on March 08, 2012, 06:32:17 AM: Quote from: crewchief22 on March 08, 2012, 06:06:45 AM
I normally buy the standard "full" gasket kit and buy the softer performance type intake kit seperately.

ok, so can i buy the full kit for oval ports? is there any difference between the rectangle and oval kits other than the intake gaskets?
Title: Re: BBC Gaskets
Post by: crewchief22 on March 08, 2012, 06:37:12 AM: Not that I'm aware of.
Title: Re: BBC Gaskets
Post by: mobboss on March 08, 2012, 08:57:05 AM: your almost better off buying all the gaskets separate you get better gaskets. pay more but...
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Post by: farmergord on March 08, 2012, 09:10:44 AM: i like the SCE gasket sets a bit pricey but awesome gaskets
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Post by: enginedoctor on March 08, 2012, 04:07:33 PM: Sealed power full gasket set # 260-1009
fits 71-79 BBC
Title: Re: BBC Gaskets
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on March 08, 2012, 04:50:41 PM: Quote from: enginedoctor on March 08, 2012, 04:07:33 PM
Sealed power full gasket set # 260-1009
fits 71-79 BBC

dave, thats an oval port set.

i ended up going with this set: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-4140E913/ (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-4140E913/)

it was only $10 more and has everything i need and then some...
Title: Re: BBC Gaskets
Post by: enginedoctor on March 08, 2012, 05:19:26 PM: Yes I know... Int. gaskets I buy seperately . any how u got it figured out :thumbup:
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Post by: crewchief22 on March 08, 2012, 06:58:35 PM: Last time I went with the one piece oil pan gasket also (nice piece, and helps eliminate the chance of leaking at the seams) :thumbup:
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Post by: flathammered on March 08, 2012, 07:23:13 PM: i agree with with kieth bought full sets a couple of time,s ended up with alot extra parts one piece oil pan gaskett best one ever
Title: Re: BBC Gaskets
Post by: obnoxious001 on March 09, 2012, 10:12:11 AM: Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on March 08, 2012, 01:49:31 AM
So lets talk gaskets....

I've been trying to price out a gasket set and it's got me a little confused...I have a 4 bolt main with 990's (rectangle ports)

the gasket kits I have been looking at vary in price by nearly double. The rectangle port kits of course are more expensive by a land slide.

So can someone point me to a decently priced rectangle port bbc gasket kit? i need the works. head gaskets included.

I was wondering would it be worth it to buy the less expensive oval port kit then just buy the intake gaskets separate?

...or should I just drop the $150 on a damn gasket kit?

Looks like I am a day late to be helpful, but for marine engines I like to use premium gaskets, meaning one piece silicone pan gasket, silicone valve cover gaskets, appropriate head gaskets for the type of engine, IE compression, boost, etc, and decent intake gaskets. The "good" pan and valve cover gaskets cost quite a bit more, but are reusable and don't leak.