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Old May 14, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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383 head gasket

Im looking for good head gaskets for this combo: AFR 210, summit 383 block, xfi292 cam, trying to keep the CR around 11:1 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ESP-B12111030/
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Old May 14, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Re: 383 head gasket

You really should take your quench distance into account, that will help you make a decision on the head gasket thickness.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Re: 383 head gasket

How do I do that?

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You really should take your quench distance into account, that will help you make a decision on the head gasket thickness.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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Re: 383 head gasket

If you do a search for "quench" lots of info will come up. Ideally you want approx. .040 or so between the bottom of your heads to the top of your pistons.
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