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Are you sure you're supposed to use steel shim type gaskets with aluminum heads?



You're not supposed to but many guys are running them and getting away with it. I think with the superior head clamping design of the Chrysler big blocks and Chevrolet small blocks and big blocks that most people would be fine (17+ head bolts rather than 10).

I'll probably copper spray them, although the instructions say that you shouldn't because they already have a coating on them. It looks like they're aluminum painted.

And thanks guys, I guess I've never actually really looked at this before. I figured its supposed to be since both gaskets were this way, but it didn't make sense. Since my detective at Moparts have explained the reasoning I feel comfortable with them now. Thanks

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