Enginetech head gasket which side up

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Print Thread. Does it matter which way it's installed? Raised embossed side towards block or heads on iron head ? Mr Gasket has been of no help and their instructions make no mention of it other than to say no sealer is required with these gaskets. Heads are already installed with one head gasket installed "up" and the other "down" Don't ask. Thanks for your replies. I cant imagine it would matter either way.

Enginetech head gasket which side up

Does it matter which way the head gaskets go on???? Thread Tools. Does it matter what direction the head gaskets go on on a ls1? Is the ls1 the same thing? I totally forgot about it when I put on the head gasket, does it matter? If so is there a way I can tell which way it's on without pulling the head? View Public Profile. Find More Posts by Notmyvette. View iTrader Profile. It matters. At least on the stock GM gaskets it says, "front" on it. Visit Hilton's homepage! Find More Posts by Hilton.

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Log in. Sign up. Home Forums Windsor Tech Forums 5. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The top of my pic would be the front of the engine. The gasket is a Fel pro pt2.

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Enginetech head gasket which side up

A head gasket is vital to an engine's combustion system. The gasket helps the engine obtain the right compression to maintain power. If you are installing one, you should know which side faces up. Read this post to learn which way to install a head gasket based on our research. You should install it facing the top of the engine block. Most gaskets only go one way, and the direction matters. If you install it backward, the gasket cannot carry out its function.

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For naturally aspirated engines only. The time now is AM. All times are GMT It looks like a Victor Style head gasket to me. I will install them with the "front" forward as always, if you have OCD then quickly throw the heads on lol. Solid roller LS7 engine dyno results. Again, always refer to your repair manual for the exact specifications for your vehicle. Hole on the right side of gasket is a triangle and the hole on the left is a circle. It is thought that minimal ring back clearance improves overall performance of the engine. All times are GMT Thank you for reading and stay tuned for our next blog article. Head Gasket Question. Mr Gasket has been of no help and their instructions make no mention of it other than to say no sealer is required with these gaskets.

Installing gaskets in the correct direction is critical. Some gaskets are asymmetric, and the correct orientation can be visually distinguished.

For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Where does the OP say he has a 5. You will always end up with one face of the gasket on the block on one side while the other face on the other bank. Our parts are sourced from all over the world. He can be reached via phone at ext. Picture 1 should be face down towards the block. The following errors occurred with your submission. In summary, modern engines are insensitive to increased ring back clearance. Originally Posted by Beanscoot. I am a part of our onsite engineering department. They are the same with the same bolt pattern on each end and the passages cast the same on each head. They have thier theorys too, so why not follow them. Please consider creating a new thread. The two sides are very different, so that leads me to believe there has to be a certain way for them to be installed.