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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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which head gasket set to buy?

i found these two part numbers under different vehicles at autozone.com this part number was found under a 1979 chevy camaro 5.7L 4bbl part #HS7733PT-2 . And this part number was found under a 1983 Pontiac trans am 5.0L 4bbl ohv part #HS7733PT-2, the gasket set for the 79 camaro looks better and i think it comes with the severe duty head gasket and the one for the trans am doesnt look like it in the picture it seems to be a regular felpro gasket not the severe duty..... my setup is a 350 4bbl (700r4 tranny if anyones cares) all stock computer ran not manual. which set should i get. and should i get new head bolts? or just clean old ones. and since im this deep into the engine, any other ideas for adding some horse power before i close her up?
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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Car: 1983 pontiac Trans am ws6
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Transmission: 700r4
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Re: which head gasket set to buy?

Really?? wow thanks i was thinking the same thing..
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i didnt even think about that your so much help!!!
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as the sarcasm continues, i took the liberty of posting the same question on a toyota forum and actually got a mildly decent response...intresting that someone their actually knew

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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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Re: which head gasket set to buy?

Funny how people ask a question at midnight, and expect a throng of answers within 3 hours.

HS7733PT2 is going to be the same kit, doesn't matter what vehicle it's for. A part number is a part number. They're the same kit.

Stock head bolts can be reused. Assuming its just do-over rebuild, they will be fine.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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Re: which head gasket set to buy?

If you use the old head bolts, make sure you clean the threads before you re-use them.
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