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I talked to Felpro today, they are planning on releasing their metal LIM gaskets for the 3500 LX9 in March 2008.
I wish it was sooner but i guess i can wait...
I wish it was sooner but i guess i can wait...
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I am using the metal ones on my 3400, but, that's only cause the GM dealer is 40 miles from here...
What's soo bad about the new upgraded factory GM gaskets? They don't fail that often do they ?11.92 @ 122 MPH 3400 91 Cavalier Z24 Intercooled S/C. -totalled-
10.56 @ 130 MPH 3900 LZ9 87 IROC Z28 Intercooled GT4088 Turbo -
my '04 GAGT is starting to seap out the sides @ 70K milesOriginally posted by Mars View Post
Besides, the Felpro ones have slightly different shapes and sometimes you can port a little bit more with them..Comment
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Awesome news, too bad it isnt sooner.2006 AWD TBSS 12.538 @ 106.92 1.66 60' Bolt-ons onlyComment
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OEM is still plastic. That's the problem :Psigpic
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If you're gentle with a sandpaper roll you can make the gasket look like whatever you want. haha.11.92 @ 122 MPH 3400 91 Cavalier Z24 Intercooled S/C. -totalled-
10.56 @ 130 MPH 3900 LZ9 87 IROC Z28 Intercooled GT4088 TurboComment
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Looks like I will be waiting on that for sure....much to do before then ...guess I can take my time now........keep us posted Dave if it comes out sooner. ThanksComment
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they said it might be sooner but plan for it to be in their March 2008 Catalog.
I guess i can call in January or something and see if it's out yet..Comment
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Awesome news. I was hoping they would make them.Ben
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Nice... but why so long for after market gaskets for this engine?SpudFiles
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1996 3500GP Coupe, "Bright White".
3500 swap, 60degreeV6 1393 Cam, Ported Intakes, Comp Cams Valve Springs, 65mm TB, Custom Pushrods, S&S Headers, 97 PCM with DHP Powrtuner, 2.5" back to dual Hooker Aerochambers, SS Brake Lines, Addco swaybar, KYB's, Intrax Springs, STB's, etc!Comment
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I would imagine they are just comming out of warranty?Originally posted by PCGUY112887 View PostComment
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Ah true, never thought about warranty.SpudFiles
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1996 3500GP Coupe, "Bright White".
3500 swap, 60degreeV6 1393 Cam, Ported Intakes, Comp Cams Valve Springs, 65mm TB, Custom Pushrods, S&S Headers, 97 PCM with DHP Powrtuner, 2.5" back to dual Hooker Aerochambers, SS Brake Lines, Addco swaybar, KYB's, Intrax Springs, STB's, etc!Comment
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still sux... hopefully this will give you a little more room to grow ben?
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I called today to check on them, and they are behind on production with no new release date available
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