Stock head gaskets? bore size and thickness
Aug 20, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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Stock head gaskets? bore size and thickness
What is the bore size and compressed thickness of the stock 6.0L head gaskets? Will they work with a 4.03" bore?
Aug 20, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Re: Stock head gaskets? bore size and thickness
Stock compressed thickness is .055" with a bore of 4.080". The Felpro gasket #1042 has a compressed thickness of .041" and a bore of 4.130".
Aug 20, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Re: Stock head gaskets? bore size and thickness
Cool deal. Thanks for the info
I don't like that 1041 gasket from Felpro because it's SO thin. Most aftermarket pistons are setup to be .008 to .010 outta the hole which makes for a very small squish area with that gasket.
Stock gasket should be OK.
I don't like that 1041 gasket from Felpro because it's SO thin. Most aftermarket pistons are setup to be .008 to .010 outta the hole which makes for a very small squish area with that gasket.
Stock gasket should be OK.
Aug 20, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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Re: Stock head gaskets? bore size and thickness
I agree, it don't pay to get below a quench area of .035". But on the other hand if you are gonna use power adders you need the Felpro for the reinforced ring and body.
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