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Clevite

PERFORMANCE HEAD GASKET

$224.75

SKU: C003 55038

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INSTALL DIFFICULTY
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Moderate — 2–4 hours

Description

The Clevite 55038 is a cylinder head gasket designed for Big Block Chevy engines, specifically Gen5/6 454, 496, and 502 applications. It features a 4.540 inch bore and a 0.040 inch compression thickness, constructed from multi-layer steel. Clevite engine bearings have a long history of performance, powering NASCAR champions since 1948.

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Specifications

BrandClevite
Part NumberC003 55038

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