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ESP co-owner and driver Ken Quartuccio said that since he started building nitrous LS1s in 2003, he has been going through head gaskets like crazy. After trying several different brands, his machinist suggested trying Yamabond (made by Yamaha), a form of sealant used by motorcycle engines in lieu of gaskets, to try and keep the heads from lifting. You can see the excess glue, which has been squished out between the head gasket and cylinder head at the corners.
Edelbrock Dual Stage Kit - Pressure Drop

 ESP co-owner and driver Ken Quartuccio said that since he started building nitrous LS1s in 2003, he has been going through head gaskets like crazy. After trying several different brands, his machinist suggested trying Yamabond (made by Yamaha), a form of sealant used by motorcycle engines in lieu of gaskets, to try and keep the heads from lifting. You can see the excess glue, which has been squished out between the head gasket and cylinder head at the corners.  View Related Article

 

 

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