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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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Default EJ257 8:5.1 headgasket?

EJ257 with Manley 8:5.1 Pistons what thickness of headgasket is recommended?
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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If Manley are quoting 8:5.1 for the pistons they must be basing it on a particular head cc & gasket thickness, unless its just plucked out of thin air.


In reality if your building an engine you should cc your fitted piston & cyl head chamber as a matter of course, otherwise its just guesswork.
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