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Old 01-08-2014, 09:41 AM
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Putting together a 408 build using 317 heads. What size bore of a head gasket should I run with this setup?
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Use the gasket that matches the size of the biggest bore of the 2 (head bore, cylinder bore)
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I would add ~0.020" to whichever is bigger - cylinder bore or head combustion chamber bore.
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Originally Posted by RezinTexas
I would add ~0.020" to whichever is bigger - cylinder bore or head combustion chamber bore.
Good call, cometic makes 4.030 bore gaskets in every thickness..
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