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Which head gasket?

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Old 10-30-2005, 05:39 PM
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Default Which head gasket?

I am in need of a set of head gaskets and want to go with felpro being that is what was on it and worked awesome. I have a 86 gt with stock pistons e7 heads so you know i have little clearance. i was thinking of going with the little thicker compressed gasket to help with clearance. let me know what you all think and give me some part #'s if you dont mind.
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Old 10-30-2005, 11:36 PM
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no answer. man i really have a hard time getting help on here. I quess must not be doing something right
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Old 10-31-2005, 01:07 AM
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It might you enough for a little clearance but don't expect to be able to install a cam or large valve heads without notching the pistons.
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Old 10-31-2005, 01:10 AM
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Old 10-31-2005, 01:33 AM
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do you think i should notch the pistons now. it looks like they already are. there is a little groove cut on each piston. I have heard of using a die grinder and grinding valve releif. but i wouldnt know how much.

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It might you enough for a little clearance but don't expect to be able to install a cam or large valve heads without notching the pistons.
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Old 10-31-2005, 01:34 AM
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why mr gasket and what part # i have heard felpro is better.

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Old 10-31-2005, 01:42 AM
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just mr gasket for a standard 302, i dunno the part number, i only use mr.gasket i think they are the best but thats me
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