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Old 10-06-2008, 04:54 PM
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Heres my question - I'm doing a rebuild on my 3.0 and being the H.G. are a weak spot -should i use the gaskets that come with the Rock kit, use time tested Felpro or Toyota?
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oe toyota gaskets ive been there and done that over and over get yourself some toyota gaskets and be done with it trust me
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Thanks -the set is 300.00 for toyota gaskets maybe its worth it...
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heh. I've got two different brands on mine. One is rock, the other I don't know...
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Ive heard good things about the Rock brand. Thier full gasket set is 119.00 Felpro is 240.00 and oe toyota is 300.00 What did you think about the rock gaskets?
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the set is how much my god... i get delership parts at cost!! my intake, upper intake and egr gaskets were only 18.24 out the door ordered!!! if you like i can call my buddy at the parts depo and see how much the whole kit is and let you know but shipping and what not might be the same cost
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If you could get a price from your bud at parts depot that would be great.
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the set is how much my god... i get delership parts at cost!! my intake, upper intake and egr gaskets were only 18.24 out the door ordered!!! if you like i can call my buddy at the parts depo and see how much the whole kit is and let you know but shipping and what not might be the same cost
Jeez, I believe I had to order that exact set, and it was near $70... Damn Stealership.
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lol 116 for the set my cost toyota
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dang thats for the 22re sorry just saw yours is a 3.0 278
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Thanks
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I may just get the heads back from the machine shop ,put them on ebay and find a small block chevy to put in!
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I may just get the heads back from the machine shop ,put them on ebay and find a small block chevy to put in!
Go with the 4.3 not 350 youll be plenty happy with that motor im sure!
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A blower stickin out of the hood might look good.
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a supercharged 4.3 could make around 500hp

Would look pretty cool i guess
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still no word on why no machine shop is doing o-rings on a 3.0 v6?
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Heads are done, picked them up last night. Asked the owner of the machine shop about head gaskets and which he would use. He says as long as the head is flat and the block is flat they will seal. He also says he uses Rock products all the time on his rebuilds and wouldnt be afarid to use them on the 3.0.
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