who makes the thickest head gaskets?
06-13-2006, 10:32 AM
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who makes the thickest head gaskets? Just bought a new 408 but was intended for use with 72cc heads with comp ratio at 13.5:1 but I have allpros with 62cc dome on pistons is 10.2cc and realize this is a race gas engine but trying to keep it within reasonable limits without making it diesel. thickest Ive seen is .074 cometecs but I didnt see if that was a compressed thickness or not. Any input is appreciated or if some one is looking for head / parts trading let me know thanks, Mason
06-13-2006, 11:32 AM
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Ive heard & read that you may find knock worse with a thicker gasket as you lose quench.
You are probably better off doing the head swap you discuss and keep quench tight, somewhere around 0.040
You are probably better off doing the head swap you discuss and keep quench tight, somewhere around 0.040
06-13-2006, 11:48 AM
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thanks for the reply I have gone on diamonds site and with 62cc heads it is around 14.75:1 how many ls1's are out there running that high and what fuel are they running minimum with no problems and a good tune?
06-13-2006, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 97F1R408
Just bought a new 408 but was intended for use with 72cc heads with comp ratio at 13.5:1 but I have allpros with 62cc dome on pistons is 10.2cc and realize this is a race gas engine but trying to keep it within reasonable limits without making it diesel. thickest Ive seen is .074 cometecs but I didnt see if that was a compressed thickness or not. Any input is appreciated or if some one is looking for head / parts trading let me know thanks, Mason
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06-13-2006, 01:15 PM
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I take it this is the 408 that Only 231 was selling? If so, I was looking at buying that block but you beat me to it. I had plans on ditching the domed pistons for flat tops. Might be something worth looking into.
06-13-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by King James
I take it this is the 408 that Only 231 was selling? If so, I was looking at buying that block but you beat me to it. I had plans on ditching the domed pistons for flat tops. Might be something worth looking into.
