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Old 10-16-2013 | 12:12 PM
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metal shims

I searched the net and couldnt find anything.. Would a .75-1.00 mm head shim wrk as a metal gasket .. innovative supply makes them for around 40 and copper head gadket for 175.. found some mls but it not says for turbo.. can anyone direct me on finding an mls head gasket for 280zx turbo

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Old 10-16-2013 | 12:25 PM
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MSA shims: Motorsport! Cam Tower Shim Kit, L-Series Engines 70-83 Z/ZX

MSA MLS head gaskets: Motorsport! Metal Head Gaskets



You only need shims if you've shaved the head more than .080" from stock deck height.
Old 10-16-2013 | 12:34 PM
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Are the 280zx non turbo and turbo head gaskets the same because i dont see one that is for the turbo with thezstore
Old 10-18-2013 | 01:35 PM
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derek on hybridz sells them too. ive bought from him before
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