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nellis003 · 07-24-2015, 10:30 PM

Specifically for the 49-53 V8. The Dennis Carpenter kit seems to be priced well, but I think I've bought that kit for other projects and been disappointed by the quality of some of the gaskets.

Is there one place that has a full set that's good quality?

Thanks,
Nick

JM 35 Sedan · 07-24-2015, 10:48 PM

I would recommend getting a set made by the Best Gasket Company.

Ross F-1 · 07-24-2015, 11:06 PM

FelPro sets from OReilly's are about $62, and they'll ship to your nearest store for free.

lonewolf · 07-25-2015, 12:17 AM

Last year i bought a felpro set at auto zone for 50 bucks.
As long as you dont need big bore head gaskets the felpro set is real nice

42merc · 07-25-2015, 06:40 AM

X2 on Felpro & Autozone & 50 bucks.

Walt Dupont--Me. · 07-25-2015, 07:02 AM

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Once you've use BEST gaskets sets you'll never go to another brand, the set has every little gasket for the whole engine, has the best rear seal you've every used, copper or graftite head gaskets, a little more expensive than other brand but forth it . Walt

leakers · 07-25-2015, 07:05 AM

Summit and/or DV Autoparts , under $50 . for fel-pro-fs7525b

Charlie ny · 07-25-2015, 07:06 AM

BEST GASKET Co. thru VanPelt Sales
Charlie ny

TStiles · 07-25-2015, 07:17 AM

Built the most recent 8BA using Best. Outstanding product.

glennsanders · 07-25-2015, 07:21 AM

Job lot is another choice for gasket needs ,James is great guy to deal with.

JM 35 Sedan · 07-25-2015, 08:21 AM

I took the advice of Walt Dupont on this years ago and never regretted doing so. He builds enough engines to know what's best. If you are looking for cheap, then go cheap. If you want the best then go with Best Gasket Co.

nellis003 · 07-25-2015, 10:03 AM

Thanks, everyone. I'll order the kit from Van Pelt. I thought you had to order each gasket individually, but just noticed that he sells a full set right there at the top of his page.

Thanks again,
Nick

07-24-2015, 10:30 PM	#1
nellis003 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 153	Best source for a full gasket set? Specifically for the 49-53 V8. The Dennis Carpenter kit seems to be priced well, but I think I've bought that kit for other projects and been disappointed by the quality of some of the gaskets. Is there one place that has a full set that's good quality? Thanks, Nick

07-24-2015, 10:48 PM	#2
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? I would recommend getting a set made by the Best Gasket Company. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

07-24-2015, 11:06 PM	#3
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? FelPro sets from OReilly's are about $62, and they'll ship to your nearest store for free. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

07-25-2015, 12:17 AM	#4
lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 464	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? Last year i bought a felpro set at auto zone for 50 bucks. As long as you dont need big bore head gaskets the felpro set is real nice

07-25-2015, 06:40 AM	#5
42merc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buchanan, MI Posts: 676	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? X2 on Felpro & Autozone & 50 bucks.

07-25-2015, 07:02 AM	#6
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Once you've use BEST gaskets sets you'll never go to another brand, the set has every little gasket for the whole engine, has the best rear seal you've every used, copper or graftite head gaskets, a little more expensive than other brand but forth it . Walt

07-25-2015, 07:05 AM	#7
leakers Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tauranga , New Zealand Posts: 37	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? Summit and/or DV Autoparts , under $50 . for fel-pro-fs7525b

07-25-2015, 07:06 AM	#8
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? BEST GASKET Co. thru VanPelt Sales Charlie ny

07-25-2015, 07:17 AM	#9
TStiles Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, Western WA Posts: 276	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? Built the most recent 8BA using Best. Outstanding product.

07-25-2015, 07:21 AM	#10
glennsanders Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sharpsburg md Posts: 480	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? Job lot is another choice for gasket needs ,James is great guy to deal with.

07-25-2015, 08:21 AM	#11
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? I took the advice of Walt Dupont on this years ago and never regretted doing so. He builds enough engines to know what's best. If you are looking for cheap, then go cheap. If you want the best then go with Best Gasket Co. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 07-25-2015 at 09:42 AM.

07-25-2015, 10:03 AM	#12
nellis003 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 153	Re: Best source for a full gasket set? Thanks, everyone. I'll order the kit from Van Pelt. I thought you had to order each gasket individually, but just noticed that he sells a full set right there at the top of his page. Thanks again, Nick