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    How much do head gaskets compress?

    I've got two sets of head gaskets. One is steel shim that measures .020" on the main section and .042" on the raised ribs. The other is a composite that measures .050" on the main section and .054 on the cylinder metal Orings. Also, the composites don't seem quite as centered around the...
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    Dwell at TDC?

    When going to a longer connecting rod, piston dwell at TDC increases which increases torque as I've read. I'm not sure why but that's not my questiom right now. Question is what are the practical consequences of increased dwell. Will this make the motor more or less prone to detonation which...
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    Timing Gear Drive

    Has anyone used the timing gear drive set from Thunderchicken? I'm told these are Chinese imports. I find goods from China can vary tremendously in quality, not neccasarily all junk. I see the Milodon set for the LA smallblock has the same part number as for the old 392 Hemi(which I have), and...
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