BANKRUPT Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 I was just wanted to know if i had to run with head gaskets? couldnt i just use a high temp RTV? I'm trying some stuff on my shee and I going to be removing the jugs alot due to test and tune... so i dont want to buy like 10 sets of gaskets Get my drift? lmk what you think. Quote
C&B Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 I was just wanted to know if i had to run with head gaskets?couldnt i just use a high temp RTV? I'm trying some stuff on my shee and I going to be removing the jugs alot due to test and tune... so i dont want to buy like 10 sets of gaskets Get my drift? lmk what you think. NO NO NO!!!!!!! Quote
Cory9584 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 how about a reusable gasket, maybe copper? Quote
sheerider1026 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 if you are doing test and tune , i would try to reuse a stock gasket, use some of that copper spray stuff... Quote
91banshee Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 you can reuse the gasket, and you can also you copper coat on it but it will be messy after the next time Quote
BANKRUPT Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Posted January 17, 2008 thanks everyone... I just heard of a guy on here that said some (big named builders) dont use gaskets including himself???? just checking thanks again :biggrin: Quote
BANKRUPT Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Posted January 17, 2008 what about where the jugs meet the case???? still use gaskets? Quote
dajogejr Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 Use gaskets on both... If anything, get the stock head cut for Orings... Quote
dajogejr Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 Keep in mind the thickness of a head and base gasket plays a large part of the porting/compression specs of a motor. I think stock base gaskets are .020...not sure though. Head gaskets are .012 to .022 or so... You have to have some gap between the piston crown and the head when it comes up to make it's compression stroke, or else it will hit the head. Too little gap (called squish) will cause too high compression, preignition, etc.... People that don't use gaskets and silicone/RTV only had their cylinders or heads machined that way with the clearances needed taken into account. Quote
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