Head gaskets - how thick is too thick?
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Head gaskets - how thick is too thick? I'm trying to avoid piston/valve clearance in a NON-BLOWER car (motor only). My new LS6 ported heads are milled .055 and the cam is a 560 lift.
What are the downside risks of running a head gasket at .100 when the stock gasket is .060 thickness? (The NA boys said you FI guys run thick gaskets a lot....)
Does this thick gasket potentially lead to detonation, blown head gaskets, bad breathing characteristics, poor valve train alignment, or other reliability or performance issues?
What are the downside risks of running a head gasket at .100 when the stock gasket is .060 thickness? (The NA boys said you FI guys run thick gaskets a lot....)
Does this thick gasket potentially lead to detonation, blown head gaskets, bad breathing characteristics, poor valve train alignment, or other reliability or performance issues?
