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Old 04-11-2010, 02:44 PM
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Default Port matching/ gasket matching

Ok so ive thought about this and since i have the whole thing apart, and i have a dremel....i was thinking about matching the ports or gaskets. Is there a difference? i want to say they are the same thing, but im not sure. Mainly what im looking for is a site that gives you hints and tip on the best way to get it done? Since its my only set of heads and only intake and what not. Im not looking to port or anything, just from what i understand matching opensing to the gaskets helps with flow. Anyone done this? or can point me in the right direction?
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Old 04-11-2010, 03:19 PM
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If your gonna do it, dont use a dremel.... use a die grinder.
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Old 04-11-2010, 07:07 PM
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If it's apart do it. I'm surprised more people don't do it. You need to look at were your gasket sits on each side and make the transition smooth. A die grinder will go a lot faster.
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Old 04-12-2010, 12:10 AM
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die grinder would go faster, only problem is i dont really have a compressor thats big enough to work one for a long period of time. But is that all? just smooth wider opening? i just dont want to take too much out, seems like a lot of material, on the intake gaskets its like 1/8th inch of extra metal. Anyone know of articles about it?
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