What's the "minimum deck clearance" you'd want to run on a stock block. I know there's more you need to know to give me the right answer, so ask away.

I can tell you this, it's going to be a Stock block, and one side is "10 Out" and the other is "5 Out" and the gaskets are .058 Thick. Anything else, feel free to ask!

Taco

 

OK, bump for my question, since I posted it late yesterday, I'm sure some of you guys don't visit the Site from home.

Need this info for my engine builder.

Thanks!
Taco

 

Alright, now I know all you guys are up-n-at 'em this morning, can you please help me out here guys???

This is somewhat Urgent, so the sooner the better!

Sorry to rush, I'm just SO ready to get this engine put together and get back in my T/A!

Taco

 

Why is one side 10 out and the other 5 out? Is that the way the block is raw? Does this block have miles on it? I am assuming you are refering to 'out the hole'. I would think you could take 5 off the high deck if the 10 out is clean.

 

I'm not exactly sure man, he just told me to try and find out what was the Minimum Deck clearance you can/would want to run on a stock block (and yes it's got about 100,000 miles on it) with a 382 Stroker.

Need any more info, ask away!

Thanks again,
Taco

 

I hate to be a bother, do I need to move this.

I always get answers right away from you guys, but so far, i got just one "i would think" (Thanks, by the way. No offense, I just need a little more than that!)

I know you guys know this, please help me out!
Taco

 

Without getting too involved in an answer, I can say that you will definitely be fine with those heights. Absolute minimum is .035", and that's with top of the line rods.

 

We have run as much as .015 above deck with stock gaskets without a problem.
Kurt

 

You want around .035-.045 piston to head if everything's straight and true with the deck at TDC. With the thick gasket even the stock stuff is out of the hole. Usually you equalize the decks side to side but if it hasn't been machined then it may be different by easily .005 from side to side.

 

Thanks a million guys!

All we're waiting on now is push rods, parts wise anyway.

That and a little machine work, and I should be rollin again before long!

Can't wait,
Thanks again!

Taco