Head Gaskets
08-23-2006, 12:27 AM
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Head Gaskets I am about to do a head swap and i need to know what kind of gaskets to get and also what thickness to get. I have a 232/236 595/601 on a 112+2 cam on a XE-R lobe I am going to put Patriot Ported 232 castings with stock valve sizes. I think stock thickness is 055, so what thickness can I get away with. I would like to run thinner gaskets to up the compression a little. I would appreciate any help.
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08-23-2006, 08:09 PM
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im wondering the same thing with my heads and cam swap, but ill be running that TR trak cam so i dont think i have and room to mill, but i have heard a lot about cometics head gaskets, but sorry i dont have and idea on the thickness you will need
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08-24-2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by exSSer
I've got a set of .040 Cometic still wrapped that I didn't use. They are also MLS construction. Let me know if you want them.
08-24-2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by exSSer
I've got a set of .040 Cometic still wrapped that I didn't use. They are also MLS construction. Let me know if you want them.
08-24-2006, 05:24 PM
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if you ever plan to spray, use cometic. If not, its really a moot point. I dont remember the last time an LS1 with heads/cam/or stock naturally aspirated came into the shop with a blown head gasket, and ALOT of f bodies come through the shop.