pedalstomper78
Gold Member
A few thousandths thicker of a head gasket isn't going to kill the compression. Maybe a 1th of a point if you go really thick which shouldn't be enough to have much of an effect.
94 Bullit has the right steps listed.
New head bolts or studs. If you have the measurements off of the bolts, call Summit Racing and order a set of ARP head studs. Just make sure that yuo have the clearance to lift the cylinder head straight up over the studs.
Clean clean clean and more clean. It's tough to do without getting junk in the cylinders.....but clean is the word.
Having the block deck checked would be a wise idea. A touch of warpage there can be the difference. There's always a chance that something is a bit "off kilter".
Gasket and gasket only. Gaskets are meant to seal. The only cylinder head gaskets that need an additional sealant are copper head gaskets and unless you're building a "race" motor and using a hylomar spray on it....keep it clean. Gasket sealers in that application are only inviting leaks.
More years that I care to count of working in the performance aftermarket and putting engines together for people. Clean, and to the specs are the things that are needed to make things last. Unfortunately the deck surface may be the one that is out of spec. :thumbdown:
94 Bullit has the right steps listed.
New head bolts or studs. If you have the measurements off of the bolts, call Summit Racing and order a set of ARP head studs. Just make sure that yuo have the clearance to lift the cylinder head straight up over the studs.
Clean clean clean and more clean. It's tough to do without getting junk in the cylinders.....but clean is the word.
Having the block deck checked would be a wise idea. A touch of warpage there can be the difference. There's always a chance that something is a bit "off kilter".
Gasket and gasket only. Gaskets are meant to seal. The only cylinder head gaskets that need an additional sealant are copper head gaskets and unless you're building a "race" motor and using a hylomar spray on it....keep it clean. Gasket sealers in that application are only inviting leaks.
More years that I care to count of working in the performance aftermarket and putting engines together for people. Clean, and to the specs are the things that are needed to make things last. Unfortunately the deck surface may be the one that is out of spec. :thumbdown:
