Damn Rodney... When did you kill a 4.8L? And now bent some rods, what kind of timing you running and yes anytime above 20psi extra fuel to keep that top ring happy is a very good idea.

Any case sorry to hear it, big picture glad your ok and nothing happen to the truck itself.

 

I just put a hole in my block with re use gaskets.....

 

This is the third engine I have resused my ls9 gaskets on...been fine so far. But its not like the other 2 had a ton of miles on them

 

damn, you cheap bastard! haha

re using them on a $50 motor is one thing, but a fully forged 402 i think id splurge and spend the extra $80 on some new gaskets! haha

 

Seems to be working out well for me

 

Where did you hear that the internet. They cant put anything that isnt true on the internet. Here comes my date hes a french model this came to mind when I read this. Personally 90 bucks be cheap insurance

 

Shhh...this is why he has a slow truck. He might figure it out if you keep talking about it

 

Atomic is using them fir the third time. I ran the truck one day a couple times to realize I needed to pull it back down. I will probably get new gaskets but this is my third set in two months. Crap is getting old. Oh yea, I have used ebay studs four times now. They work great.

 

Ill give you $30 for your old 2 sets, since they are worthless now after all

 

Add 15 for shipping and they are yours.