Compression Issue (thin head gaskets??)

.080 is like 16 cc's.lol

need to go from 70cc to about 60cc with the 4.04/.020 thick gasket... sorry more like .060 off...

deck block .045 and cut heads .040

short block is together

What compression are you aiming for? If this is a street driven truck, you don't want to go much over 9.1. What good will it be when they wanna tow or haul with it? They'll have to run race gas if the engine is under constant load.

9:1 is goal

x2 agree

cometic will make you .020 MLS gaskets they are about $150

so the piston kit with KB-167s will give you way more bang for the buck.
put in the pistons, zerodeck the block and have at it. your stock .040 head gaskets will give you good quench distance. you could have the heads milled slightly also. just to get them flat/straight and you shouldnt have problems with valve clearance on the pistons or pushrod lenght etc like you would if you have the heads cut a bunch.

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/mopar/0667em_mopar_318_engine/viewall.html

also those pistons come in a full kit that has good rings. i'm not sure but if they are like the BB versions, the top ring needs a very specific end gap also

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/UEM-KB167KTM-040/

short block is together, and 150 dollar head gaskets on a stock engine is stupid...

again take note this is not my build... just trying to get info...