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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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So it will be a no brainer then and I should use a .030 gasket over the standard .045.

Yup!just make sure when calculating chamber cc,you use a 030 gasket in the math
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 03:45 PM
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Yup!just make sure when calculating chamber cc,you use a 030 gasket in the math
Why should that be calculated?
 
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Originally Posted by Cascade
Why should that be calculated?
If you were doing heads, but you're not so don't sweat the chamber part. At roughly 10.5 static comp w stock head chamber (as per your pistons) plus the .030 hg you will be around the 10.7 comp mark which puts you around 202 ccp (depending on deck height/carbon build up), but basically 202 ccp which is right on the edge in a good way for the 211 cams.
 
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Originally Posted by ntraindavefl
If you were doing heads, but you're not so don't sweat the chamber part. At roughly 10.5 static comp w stock head chamber (as per your pistons) plus the .030 hg you will be around the 10.7 comp mark which puts you around 202 ccp (depending on deck height/carbon build up), but basically 202 ccp which is right on the edge in a good way for the 211 cams.
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So this way I'll be getting most from this build without headwork.

Should I be worried about valve clearance?
 
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Should I be worried about valve clearance?
Always best to mock up and check.
 
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
.030" head gakets are what we use here almost exclusively, the "no gasket" comment was just to make mention of what we had done on that paticular engine.
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Gotcha! Thanks!
 
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Should I be concerned about engine longevity running the compression with the .030 gasket?

Engine has less than 3000 miles.
 
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When installing the cometic .030, is it necessary to remove rivets?
 
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When installing the cometic .030, is it necessary to remove rivets?
No! Install as it comes out of the package. Follow instructions regarding the oil return dowel O-rings.
 
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