Head Gasket

[jjmatheson]

OK, just my experience not trying to debate.

[4Jenna]

OK, just my experience not trying to debate.

Me either

Yours detonated more from thick gaskets? It wasnt the tune?

[jjmatheson]

It was a customers 317 w/ a vortech and when I pulled the engine apart for inspection I found pitting and burned edges on the head gasket. So I had the short block rebuilt by standard machine with the right pistons to maintain 8:6. I put the stock thickness cometics in the car. At the time I thought I was waisting my time but it worked. Some old engine builder that has forgotten more than I know gave me that clue.

[4Jenna]

So Bill or Roger?

Thats who recc my .060" haha

Thats great info, what size gasket were you running?

[jjmatheson]

Rog and thats a good question its been a long time probably .060" or thicker. I have been going to standard for 13 years. He has always been real helpful.

[4Jenna]

Yup they are like family to me

I'm surprised I dont know you, I am there constantly haha

[jjmatheson]

Yeah I have not been there for a couple years. I have been into the modular stuff and have not had to tear apart my motor yet. I do have a Termi shortblock I am going to have him go through just cant afford to play right now.

[QuarterHorse]

I remember Roger from years ago drag racing at SpeedWorld....darned if I remember the name of it then....sucks to get old...LOL