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First time engine builder
I am getting ready to assemble my 360 with edelbrock heads.
I am using copper head gaskets. What should I use to seal around the water holes? Any other suggestions would be great! |
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I just had a 340 built with Ed heads and I wanted to use the copper gaskets also. My engine builder said that would be a big mistake, unless it was a race only engine. I wound up using the Fel-Pro Blue gaskets at about $31.00 each.
Try calling Edelbrock's tech line - I think you will get the same answer. Tell us about your project - what kinda car, drive train, etc. |
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I am using the MP 10:1 shortblock. The thing is a mess. The left bank deck hieght measures -4, 0, -2, -6 the right bank measures +2, 0, +8, +4. I understood I needed 40 thou. clearence so I bought 50 thou. head gaskets??????? It is going in a '72 Demon with a pro built 727 with reverse valve body and a 4000 stall. I have MP single plane M1 intake, 1.6 roller rockers, MSD 6al and dist., holly 750, and an 8 3/4 with 452 gears. 29.5" slicks. I installed disk brakes, moved the springs in and installed frame connectors. I am out of $$$ so must use what I have. First race car------can't wait. What do you think......lows 12's, high 11's?????????
Tom |
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Camshaft Specs?
What camshaft? Don't make the same mistake that most of us do and that's to overcam the engine. With 10 to1 you shouldn't need any more than 246-250 deg @ .050. Any more than this and you'll lose that all important cylinder pressure. In your case very important because your compression is a bit low to start with. So be very careful with your cam choice. Good luck, Wedgehead
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