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Old 01-07-2011, 01:11 PM
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I am building a mild 351w bored .60 over w/ aluminum heads, and it is my first build so sorry if this is a dumb question. Will i need a special set of gaskets because it is bored over? Or can i just use normal sbf gaskets? Any help is appreciated.
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Old 01-07-2011, 01:26 PM
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Most manufacturers make them in several sizes
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Old 01-07-2011, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.0kid
Most manufacturers make them in several sizes
Alright i was looking at head gaskets on summit for a 4.060" bore (which im pretty sure my pistons are), how do i know what compressed thickness and volume to get? I remember hearing somewhere the thickness can give you more or less compression, is that true? If so, i want the most compression i can get.
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Old 01-07-2011, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by AntiRiceRacing
Alright i was looking at head gaskets on summit for a 4.060" bore (which im pretty sure my pistons are), how do i know what compressed thickness and volume to get? I remember hearing somewhere the thickness can give you more or less compression, is that true? If so, i want the most compression i can get.
the less the compressed height the more compression you are going to go. You may have to go over size somewhat or trim a smaller one someone most likely makes a .060 bore
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most oem's will cover up to 4.100 iirc but don't quote me
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Fel-Pro 1011-2

4.100", .039" compressed thickness

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thats what im running FWIW...
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