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Old 04-04-2010, 11:22 AM
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Default 799 heads. what gaskets?

ok just purchased a set of 799 heads off of the classifieds, i would like to know what head gaskets you guys are running and also how thin can i go? i would kinda like to be able to pick up a wee bit of compression if i can't get them milled.

the smallest summit carries is a .045 set of trick flow MLS gaskets for $72. i'm still searching around though.
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ok jegs has a set of cometic .027 gaskets for $90. that seems kinda steep though. but is that too thin?
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Yes that is too thin for street. The .045 gasket or .040 would be better
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ok kool, you by chance have any idea what comp. ratio a .040 gasket would give me with untouched 799's?
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ok thanks predator! sorry for the dumb questions.
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Originally Posted by brian_rs/ss
ok kool, you by chance have any idea what comp. ratio a .040 gasket would give me with untouched 799's?
Where can you pick up a set of .40 mls gaskets (part #?)

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