The Texas Speed Deluxe Heads and Camshaft Bolt and Gasket Kit is a configurable gasket and fastener package for a heads and cam swap on Gen III and Gen IV GM LS engines. Every kit starts with a timing cover gasket, front crank seal and water pump gaskets, and the buyer then chooses the remaining gaskets and bolts from a series of menus so the package matches the specific engine.
Menu choices include Texas Speed or ARP head bolts and studs for 1997 to 2003 or 2004 and newer blocks, TSP MLS head gaskets for 5.3L/5.7L, 6.0L/6.2L, LS9/LSA or LS7, a GM or ARP crank bolt, exhaust and intake gaskets, LS2 lifter trays, oil pump O-rings, a valley cover gasket and valve cover gaskets. Each menu also offers a Do Not Need choice, so only the parts the build requires are added. Texas Speed notes that other Cometic head gasket bore sizes and thicknesses are available by phone.
Specifications
- Application: Gen III and Gen IV GM LS small block engines
- Standard contents: Timing cover gasket, front crankshaft seal, water pump gaskets
- Head bolt and stud options: TSP head bolts or ARP 12-point or hex studs and bolts for 1997 to 2003 blocks (long and short) or 2004 and newer blocks (all short); ARP LSA stud kit and LS9 bolt kit
- Head gasket options: TSP MLS gaskets for 5.3L/5.7L, 6.0L/6.2L, LS9/LSA or 7.0L LS7
- Crank bolt options: GM or ARP wet sump, GM or ARP LS7 dry sump
- Exhaust gasket options: GM LS7 MLS, TSP or GM LS1/LS2/LS3/LS6 MLS
- Intake gasket options: TSP LS1/LS6 seals, GM LS7 set, GM 4.8/5.3/6.0L truck set, GM L92/LS3 set
- Lifter tray option: GM LS2 lifter trays, set of 4
- Oil pump O-ring option: Moroso O-ring pack
- Valley cover gasket options: TSP or GM, LS1 style or LS2/LS3/LS7 style
- Valve cover gasket options: GM, Cometic or TSP center bolt gaskets
- Head bolt note: Pre-2004 blocks use long and short head bolts; early 2004 and newer blocks use all short bolts
Kit Includes
- Timing cover gasket (standard)
- Front crankshaft seal (standard)
- Water pump gaskets (standard)
- Head bolts or studs (selected at ordering: TSP head bolts or ARP studs/bolts for 97-03 or 04+ blocks, ARP LSA studs, ARP LS9 bolts, or none)
- Head gaskets (selected at ordering: TSP MLS for 5.3L/5.7L, 6.0L/6.2L, LS9/LSA or 7.0L LS7, or none)
- Crank bolt (selected at ordering: GM or ARP, wet sump or LS7 dry sump, or none)
- Exhaust gaskets (selected at ordering: GM LS7 MLS, TSP or GM LS1/2/3/6 MLS, or none)
- Intake gaskets (selected at ordering: TSP LS1/LS6 seals, GM LS7, GM 4.8/5.3/6.0L truck, GM L92/LS3, or none)
- Lifter trays (selected at ordering: GM LS2 set of 4, or none)
- Oil pump O-rings (selected at ordering: Moroso pack, or none)
- Valley cover gasket (selected at ordering: TSP or GM, LS1 or LS2/3/7, or none)
- Valve cover gaskets (selected at ordering: GM, Cometic or TSP center bolt, or none)
Ordering Options
Nine menus must be answered when ordering, each with a Do Not Need choice: head bolts or studs, head gaskets, crank bolt, exhaust gaskets, intake gaskets, lifter trays, oil pump O-rings, valley cover gasket and valve cover gaskets. The base kit always includes the timing cover gasket, front crank seal and water pump gaskets. Head bolt choices are split between 1997 to 2003 blocks (long and short bolts) and 2004 and newer blocks (all short), so identify the block before ordering. Texas Speed can supply other Cometic head gasket bore sizes and thicknesses by phone.
Note: Before 2004, Gen III and Gen IV GM small block engines used head bolts of varying lengths. In early 2004 GM changed to a design where all head bolts are the shorter length. Be sure which style the engine requires before ordering head bolts or studs.
Vehicle Applications
Application per Texas Speed: Gen III and Gen IV GM LS small block engines. Choose gaskets and fasteners that match the specific engine when ordering.
Chevrolet Camaro
- 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2014 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2015 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Corvette
- 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
- 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
- 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
Cadillac CTS-V
- 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2011 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2014 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2015 Cadillac CTS-V
Cadillac Escalade
- 2005 Cadillac Escalade
- 2008 Cadillac Escalade
- 2009 Cadillac Escalade
- 2010 Cadillac Escalade
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade
- 2012 Cadillac Escalade
- 2013 Cadillac Escalade
- 2014 Cadillac Escalade
Pontiac Firebird
- 1998 Pontiac Firebird
- 1999 Pontiac Firebird
- 2000 Pontiac Firebird
- 2001 Pontiac Firebird
- 2002 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac G8
- 2008 Pontiac G8
- 2009 Pontiac G8
Pontiac GTO
- 2004 Pontiac GTO
- 2005 Pontiac GTO
- 2006 Pontiac GTO
GMC Sierra 1500
- 1999 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2001 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2003 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2004 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2009 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet Suburban
- 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2014 Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
GMC Yukon
- 1999 GMC Yukon
- 2000 GMC Yukon
- 2001 GMC Yukon
- 2002 GMC Yukon
- 2003 GMC Yukon
- 2004 GMC Yukon
- 2005 GMC Yukon
- 2006 GMC Yukon
- 2007 GMC Yukon
- 2008 GMC Yukon
- 2009 GMC Yukon
- 2010 GMC Yukon
- 2011 GMC Yukon
- 2012 GMC Yukon
- 2013 GMC Yukon
- 2014 GMC Yukon
Vehicle applications reflect the fitment published by Texas Speed & Performance for this part number. Confirm your engine and cylinder head configuration before ordering.
FAQ
What comes standard in the Texas Speed Deluxe Heads and Camshaft Bolt and Gasket Kit?
Every kit includes a timing cover gasket, a front crankshaft seal and water pump gaskets. All other gaskets and fasteners are added from the option menus when ordering.
What options can I add to the Deluxe kit?
Texas Speed offers menus for head bolts or ARP studs, TSP MLS head gaskets, a GM or ARP crank bolt, exhaust gaskets, intake gaskets, GM LS2 lifter trays, Moroso oil pump O-rings, a valley cover gasket and valve cover gaskets. Each menu has a Do Not Need choice.
How do I know whether I need 97-03 or 04+ head bolts?
Texas Speed explains that Gen III and Gen IV GM small blocks built before 2004 used head bolts of varying lengths, while blocks from early 2004 onward use all short bolts. Identify the block's year and bolt style before choosing the head bolt or stud option.
Which engines is this heads and cam gasket kit for?
It is for Gen III and Gen IV GM LS engines. The head gasket menu covers 5.3L/5.7L, 6.0L/6.2L, LS9/LSA and 7.0L LS7 engines, and the intake gasket menu covers LS1/LS6, LS7, L92/LS3 and 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L truck intakes.
Can I get a different Cometic head gasket bore size or thickness?
Yes. Texas Speed states that other Cometic bore size and thickness selections are available upon request by telephone, and its sales staff can help choose the correct gasket for the application.
