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Cpanthers85 · 11-18-2012, 12:32 PM

Use ARP kit 2344317. It's $275 on Amazon right now. I paid 285 in August. You can find the LS9 head gaskets on gmpartsdirect or even lingenfelters website. You'll also need a thread chaser. ( you should do this even of you use the stock tty bolts)

I wasted a lot of money on a lack of research on my part, as well... But I justified it by telling myself that doing it right the first time, and shelling out an extra $500 now, is better than paying $7K down the road for a new engine. Lol

litle88 · 11-18-2012, 12:53 PM

You don't really need to spend money on Ls9's and you really don't need to buy new gaskets bud. You didn't run the car so it's fine. I had installed my morel lifters and one came out of the bore after accidentally turning it over on the stand. The heads were torqued and I had to take a head off to place them back in. Stupid mistake but the motor in the 416 is fine bud, just get the arp head bolts, torque converter bolts cam bolts, crank bolt. I did they are all like 2? Bux. I believe there are flex plate bolts too. They don't cost 500 lol

1Camaro2SS · 11-19-2012, 03:58 PM

Well I ordered the ARP bolts since they were cheaper yet still an upgrade. I already got new LS3 gaskets and my clay measurements for PtoV were done with these. I wasn't sure if I could reuse gaskets that were already torqued. I think I read somewhere that you shouldn't reuse them once they are clamped down and removed. They look good as new to me and I almost said screw it I'm reusing them but didn't want to take a chance or listen to someone tell me what a bad idea that was and regret it. I know my dad would have yelled at me for this one. Lol

Cpanthers85 · 11-19-2012, 06:05 PM

You'll be happy with the ARP bolts. Great product!!

1Camaro2SS · 11-19-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpanthers85

You'll be happy with the ARP bolts. Great product!!

I should receive them tomorrow and the plan is to put the heads on this coming Friday since I have off from work. Threads will be cleaned nicely with the ARP chaser as well. Thanks guys

11-18-2012, 12:32 PM	#15
Cpanthers85 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 470 View My Garage	Use ARP kit 2344317. It's $275 on Amazon right now. I paid 285 in August. You can find the LS9 head gaskets on gmpartsdirect or even lingenfelters website. You'll also need a thread chaser. ( you should do this even of you use the stock tty bolts) I wasted a lot of money on a lack of research on my part, as well... But I justified it by telling myself that doing it right the first time, and shelling out an extra $500 now, is better than paying $7K down the road for a new engine. Lol __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 2017 Chevy SS 1979 Z28 Mods: Kooks Long Tube Headers, RotoFaB EForce CAI, American Thunder Catback Exhaust, PFADT Stage 1 Drag Kit + Front Sway Bar, GM Strut Tower Bar. ZL1 Fuel Pump. Nitto NT05R. RX Catch Can.LS9 Cam and Springs.LS3 Conversion.JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade.Edelbrock Eforce.60# Eforce Injectors.Extreme Racing Tune. 523/495 MY BUILD THREAD

11-18-2012, 12:53 PM	#16
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	You don't really need to spend money on Ls9's and you really don't need to buy new gaskets bud. You didn't run the car so it's fine. I had installed my morel lifters and one came out of the bore after accidentally turning it over on the stand. The heads were torqued and I had to take a head off to place them back in. Stupid mistake but the motor in the 416 is fine bud, just get the arp head bolts, torque converter bolts cam bolts, crank bolt. I did they are all like 2? Bux. I believe there are flex plate bolts too. They don't cost 500 lol __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

11-19-2012, 03:58 PM	#17
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	Well I ordered the ARP bolts since they were cheaper yet still an upgrade. I already got new LS3 gaskets and my clay measurements for PtoV were done with these. I wasn't sure if I could reuse gaskets that were already torqued. I think I read somewhere that you shouldn't reuse them once they are clamped down and removed. They look good as new to me and I almost said screw it I'm reusing them but didn't want to take a chance or listen to someone tell me what a bad idea that was and regret it. I know my dad would have yelled at me for this one. Lol __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

11-19-2012, 06:05 PM	#18
Cpanthers85 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 470 View My Garage	You'll be happy with the ARP bolts. Great product!! __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 2017 Chevy SS 1979 Z28 Mods: Kooks Long Tube Headers, RotoFaB EForce CAI, American Thunder Catback Exhaust, PFADT Stage 1 Drag Kit + Front Sway Bar, GM Strut Tower Bar. ZL1 Fuel Pump. Nitto NT05R. RX Catch Can.LS9 Cam and Springs.LS3 Conversion.JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade.Edelbrock Eforce.60# Eforce Injectors.Extreme Racing Tune. 523/495 MY BUILD THREAD