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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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well currently i install a b20b motor in my car and im now putting a built ls head which is from a b18b . my question is what head gasket i need to use from a b20b or from a b18b. some1 please i dont wanna mess up the more by putting the wrong gasket


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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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i thought they used the same head gasket...could be wrong though
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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i dont know if they do thats why im askin on hear
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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What year on each?
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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both 97
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by semij20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">both 97</TD></TR></TABLE>

might be interchangeable, some say the water jackets won't line up correctly...here are the part #'s.

ls 12251-P75-004

b20 12251-P8R-004


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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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thanx
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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use the b20 head gasket. why would you use a 81mm LS head gasket on a 84mm b20 block. use the b20
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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