I wanted to lower my cranking compression because I thought that it was the only way to stop this engine from knocking. I still think that thicker head gaskets would get me there, but I keep thinking of the many smart engine builders that tout the benefits of a quench engine.
The way I see it, nothing is permanent. I am thinking that I could try the .027 Cometics first. The theory is that even though the compression does go up, the quench effect is supposed to MORE than offset that while providing a more efficient burn.
If the engine runs fine with the thinner gaskets, I will gladly admit that I was wrong about it and beg for the forgiveness of all that suggested it. :prayer:
IF the engine still knocks, I have the .075 gaskets to use. I was all set to just jump in and use the .075 gaskets, but the idea of quench keeps calling me......
