Which head gaskets??
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Drifting
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Which head gaskets??
Ok here is what I have,stock deck 85 block with 64cc bow tie iron heads 520. lift on the cam,what would be a good head gasket and what thickness should I run?Thanks for any help,let me know if more info is needed.
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The minimum recommended piston to head clearance is .035". The minimum piston to valve clearance should be .090" to .100". Once you know YOUR dimensions, you will know what works.
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On a stock 85 block with stock pistons can I get away with a .028 thick gasket compressed?How can I check without a lot of work?Will I have to Clay the pistons?Anyone with a setup close to mine?
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Originally Posted by MR NICE
On a stock 85 block with stock pistons can I get away with a .028 thick gasket compressed?How can I check without a lot of work?Will I have to Clay the pistons?Anyone with a setup close to mine?
So you would have .053", but I, personally, would re-torque the heads after your first heat cycle.
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You can check your deck height with feeler gauges. Clay is one good method to check for piston to valve clearance. I doubt that gasket will cause any piston to valve clearance problems, but if you check, you'll know.
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