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Old 10-02-2005, 09:14 AM
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What is the thickness of our stock head gaskets? What are the benefits of a thinner head gasket is it better quench to a certain point? When would you want a thinner head gasket or a thicker one? Thanks.
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Graphite > .053/.054
MLS .060

Safe street ideal quench between .035>.040
Benefits of tighter squish are reduced chance of detonation and better flame travel/combustion.
Also a thinner gasket increases SCR and therefore horesepower (in addition to better combustion which in theory increases horsepower)
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