CBgst
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- Jun 25, 2002
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LouisianaUS
Ok I know this subject has been beat to death but I just got done reading some threads on this and now I don't know what I should do. I'm rebuilding my entire motor right now and looking for some advise. Well to start off I'll be running 9.0:1 compression. I plan on running at most 27psi( at the track) but more likely in the 24psi to 25psi range for a while. I will also be using ARP hardware. Now with that said what be a good direction to go with as far as the head gasket sealing goes? I'm not real familar with oringing ethier. Should I get the block oringed or not? Can most machine shops oring the block? The one I'm using is more of a v-8 focused shop. The reason I'm using them is that they are the best shop around. Also another point of consern is should use factory torque specs on the head or should I bump it up for the added boost? I'm asking because I need to tell my machineist so he use the same torque on the torque plate when boring the block right? I've got one more question. If the head needs to be milled I need to get a thicker head gasket to compensate right? If not it will affect the cam timing correct? Sorry for all the questions but I didn't think the head gasket sealing was going to be problem until I started reading some threads on it. Please don't flame I have read up on this. I just want to make sure that I completely understand this before I have the machine shop start on my block.
Thanks,
Carl
Thanks,
Carl