Standard Head Gaskets on an O-ringed Head?

Italian LX · 03-02-2005, 11:27 AM

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 · 03-02-2005, 12:23 PM

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

Italian LX · 03-02-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

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.

Shorty · 03-02-2005, 01:41 PM

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 · 03-02-2005, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty

supposedly for high compression and forced induction.

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 · 03-02-2005, 02:13 PM

not sure. try it.

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?

Italian LX · 03-02-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty

which Trickflows are they? if they are going to work with the 427, wont they kill the 302?

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

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

Craig K. · 03-02-2005, 06:58 PM

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 · 03-02-2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Shorty · 03-03-2005, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

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

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

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.

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