Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?

[Italian LX]

Can a standard head gasket be used under a head cut for O-ring without any issues? Or do you have to run a loc-wire gasket with them?

[QWKSNKE]

Any idea why the heads are o-ringed? Have they been milled a lot?

[Italian LX]

Any idea why the heads are o-ringed? Have they been milled a lot?
No, they came factory from Trickflow that way; it's an option when you buy their heads. :nice:

[Shorty]

supposedly for high compression and forced induction. a friend used those, Trickflow said use the lock wire. not sure why, maybe they just want the extra money. he bought his used so i didnt see any proof, just going by what he said. :shurg:

[Italian LX]

supposedly for high compression and forced induction.
:doh: I know the reason for O-ringed heads.

The reason I'm asking the question is that I bought these heads for my 427 project; however, I may slap them on the 302 for the time being. I really didn't feel like paying $120 for a set of loc-wire head gaskets on an N/A 302.

[Shorty]

not sure. try it. :D you wouldnt think the N/A would would be enough to cause any separation problems. which Trickflows are they? if they are going to work with the 427, wont they kill the 302? :shrug:

[Italian LX]

which Trickflows are they? if they are going to work with the 427, wont they kill the 302? :shrug:
They are Twisted Wedge with stage II porting. Probably a little too much head for the 302, but should work well in the 427. :evil:

I'm really just curious as to what it would do on the 302. ;)

[Craig K.]

I do not believe you can use them without a o0ring head gasket.

The gap area where the o-ring would seat in would most likely blead off your cylinder pressure.

[Italian LX]

I do not believe you can use them without a o0ring head gasket.

The gap area where the o-ring would seat in would most likely blead off your cylinder pressure.
Yeah, that's what I figured; just wanted to be sure before I spent the money.

[Shorty]

They are Twisted Wedge with stage II porting. Probably a little too much head for the 302, but should work well in the 427. :evil:

I'm really just curious as to what it would do on the 302. ;)


:nice: i was wondering why you were putting them on the 302. go ahead and hit that motor with a 250 shot before you pull it out.

[Craig K.]

:nice: i was wondering why you were putting them on the 302. go ahead and hit that motor with a 250 shot before you pull it out.

250 is to little, I say spray it with 500 jets :nx:

[Shorty]

:lol: :banana2:

[joker]

250 is to little, I say spray it with 500 jets :nx:
Yea, he has forged pistons, I would definilty go for around a 300 shot at least if I didnt care what happened to the motor. Once you go over 2xx though it is recomended that you use a direct port kit. Wouldnt want fuel puddling to blow the intake off :jester:

[Shorty]

all this on his on his current tune. :bomb:

[ChipR4cam]

The motor in the CRX is o-ringed in the sleeves, not the head, and it uses stock head gaskets. The o-rings crush into the metal ring around each bore of the head gaskets.