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Old 04-24-2010, 09:54 AM
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Car: 86 z28
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what head gaskets to use

next week i will be changing my heads from the vette 113 58cc to afr 1040s 65cc not sure what head gaskets to use to keep compression 10.1 to 10.5 will the mr gasket steel shim coated do the trick 028'' my motor is 30 over bore with flat tops.. stock deck just cleaned up. lite mill... my cam will be the comp 280xfi...
Old 04-24-2010, 10:10 AM
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Re: what head gaskets to use

Whats the thickness of your current gasket? The .028" ones should help if you have the common rebuild .040" gaskets.
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Re: what head gaskets to use

Originally Posted by RED86Z28
Whats the thickness of your current gasket? The .028" ones should help if you have the common rebuild .040" gaskets.
I have the fel-pro 039'' om my motor you now the part # for the 028'' thanks looked on summit site and all they have is 3 sets for 028''
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc

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