Heads, Gaskets & Bolts???

[Windedv6]

My new build is about ready to assemble the top end. I am running new vortecs on bowtie build but not going to push max hp. Just looking to keep everything together.

Questions for the bb.
Head gaskets...Victor, Felpro, and (the favorite for some) Edelbrock. Pros and cons?? What is holding up? What is old news?

Queston...Studs or ARP bolts? Studs will hold better, but IF you blow a gasket then you have to pull the motor the get the head off, right? Any good results with certain gaskets and ARP bolts??

Looking for recomendations...
TIA

John

 

[smeagol]

I'd just use stock Victor head gaskets.

If you aren't going to push all out, I'd just use regular ARP bolts. 4.3 motors don't have a tendency to pop head gaskets (if no machining errors etc) like Buicks do, esp if you aren't going to run mega boost.