joey.youssef Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 (edited) Hello, I have 1978 280z... The head is cracked so I am replacing it with a P79 head. I am wondering if someone has experience putting a P79 head on a N42 block. Does everything line up properly? I am buying a complete gasket set for my 78' 280z but do I have to buy the head gasket for an 81' 280zx to match the P79 head or would they be the same? My build is going to consist of the following: N42 Block rebored New Flat top pistons Grind camshaft if needed with new bearings P79 Head resurfaced (0.010") with complete valve job Remachined stock cam 245-270 degree with lift .460" Headers/Exhaust K&N Cone Edited August 28, 2016 by joey.youssef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joem64 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hey, Mr. Youseff, did anyone respond to you?? I'm installing a E88 head on a F54 block, and I to have some questions about what head gasket to purchase... joe in WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 No problem putting a P79 on an N42 block, or an E88 on an F54. I believe that the Felpro head gaskets have all of the possible coolant holes, so there shouldn't be an issue with holes getting blocked off. It is always a good idea to confirm when doing assembly. The Felpro oil pan and cam cover gaskets are the best IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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