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Old 05-12-2004, 10:49 PM
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Question how do i get to a 10.7:1 CR?

i believe my chambers are coming out around 68cc in my 5.7 heads.
if i use a stock graphite gaskit how much do i need to mill the heads
to get a 10.75 to 10.8-1 CR....anyone???

or is there a gasket i can use to get that CR ???????

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.030 will get you there. or just buy some 5.3's unmilled.
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about .030-.035 you will be fine .......but check your pushrod length.......
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so there is not a thinner gasket i can use???

am i better off just milling them .030-.035 and using stock graphite.
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a gasket compressed to .030 will get you there but i wouldnt use that thin of gasket myself




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