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Old 11-29-2008, 11:30 AM
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whats the stock head gasket size on a 2005 twin cam
 
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Old 11-29-2008, 06:27 PM
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The Bore is 3.75" on a an 88/96" motor...
 
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thanks but meant .055 or .040?
 
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Then you would word it as ".... what is the thickness of the stock head gasket?"

The reply would be .055 prior to torque, and about .038-.045 post torque....

Those gaskets are not high on anyones listing for a quality gasket irt measuring squish...

Get the Cometic MLS gasket.... Properly torqued it will compress to .028-.035....
 
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thank you what would the .030 or .040 torque down to if I whent with them on a 95 build and on stock heads with flat tops would it still be wise to mill them abit
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Use the SE or Cometic .030 MLS gasket if you are concerned about CCP and squish....

The HD Graphite impregnated gaskets are inconsistent in their final dimensions...
 
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