Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

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?

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

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

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

No, they came factory from Trickflow that way; it's an option when you buy their heads. :nice:

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

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:

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

: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.

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

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:

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

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. ;)

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

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.

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

Yeah, that's what I figured; just wanted to be sure before I spent the money.

Re: Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?
 

: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.