Quick head gasket question
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Isn't it true that when picking a head gasket, the compression volume of that gasket should be as low as possible (while still maintaining proper quench) in order to maximize compression? I'll give an example...
The Cometic 5751 is a 4.060 bore, .051 compressed thickness gasket. The actual compressed volume of this is 8.486. The Cometic 5317 is 4.130 bore, .040 compression thickness, and has a compression volume of 8.780.
The object is to find a gasket where your quench will be set properly while having your compression volume as low as possible to increase compression, correct?
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
The Cometic 5751 is a 4.060 bore, .051 compressed thickness gasket. The actual compressed volume of this is 8.486. The Cometic 5317 is 4.130 bore, .040 compression thickness, and has a compression volume of 8.780.
The object is to find a gasket where your quench will be set properly while having your compression volume as low as possible to increase compression, correct?
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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