455 head gaskets
November 28th, 2011, 05:35 PM
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455 head gaskets
Does anyone have an idea of what Head Gaskets perform well on a 1969 455 "F" Block with "C" Heads? I heard the Felpro Gaskets are .043 and the stock ones were only .017.... Therefore dropping the compression .5 ?
Just got the engine from a 69 toro with 80k on it,
Im pretty new to this and any help will be appreciated.
Just got the engine from a 69 toro with 80k on it,
Im pretty new to this and any help will be appreciated.
November 30th, 2011, 08:06 AM
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SCE-079152/
Give that a try, should get your compression closer to stock
Give that a try, should get your compression closer to stock
November 30th, 2011, 09:34 AM
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You will not feel any difference in power by changing a head gasket,if that is what you are worried about.Since the head is off to change gaskets,you could have them milled to make up the difference.
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March 5th, 2015, 10:13 AM
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Agreed, .028" and I am glad I hoarded some of the 55661's several years ago. Since they come in plastic bags and boxes, they should not dry out. I have seen Fel Pro's apparently dry out, and coolant leach through the fiber core if they are old.
March 6th, 2015, 06:38 AM
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Thanks .......... You are correct pressed the one key instead of the two key .027 or .028 is correct ......... my bad!!!
As per POGO69-->Rocket Racing & Performance
Item# 121066854533 .... OLDSMOBILE .028 THICK HEAD GASKET OLDS V8 ROCKET RACING 330 350 400 455
Total: $114.20
As per POGO69-->Rocket Racing & Performance
Item# 121066854533 .... OLDSMOBILE .028 THICK HEAD GASKET OLDS V8 ROCKET RACING 330 350 400 455
Total: $114.20
Last edited by AM - EFI; March 6th, 2015 at 09:46 AM.
March 6th, 2015, 09:41 AM
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Thanks .......... You are correct pressed the one key instead of the two key .027 or .028 is correct ......... my bad!!!
As per POGO69 - is correct --> Rocket Racing & Performance
Rocket Racing & Performance LLC
rocketracingperformance.com
Item# 121066854533
OLDSMOBILE .028 THICK HEAD GASKET OLDS V8 ROCKET RACING 330 350 400 455
Total: $114.20
As per POGO69 - is correct --> Rocket Racing & Performance
Rocket Racing & Performance LLC
rocketracingperformance.com
Item# 121066854533
OLDSMOBILE .028 THICK HEAD GASKET OLDS V8 ROCKET RACING 330 350 400 455
Total: $114.20
Last edited by AM - EFI; March 6th, 2015 at 09:44 AM.
March 7th, 2015, 10:13 AM
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Thanks .......... You are correct pressed the one key instead of the two key .027 or .028 is correct ......... my bad!!!
As per POGO69 - is correct --> Rocket Racing & Performance
Rocket Racing & Performance LLC
rocketracingperformance.com
Item# 121066854533
OLDSMOBILE .028 THICK HEAD GASKET OLDS V8 ROCKET RACING 330 350 400 455
Total: $114.20
As per POGO69 - is correct --> Rocket Racing & Performance
Rocket Racing & Performance LLC
rocketracingperformance.com
Item# 121066854533
OLDSMOBILE .028 THICK HEAD GASKET OLDS V8 ROCKET RACING 330 350 400 455
Total: $114.20
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