Hey guys, I'm in the beginning of my build phase, but also planning ahead. I was planning to use 10cc domed pistons with this supercharged build, but wanted to get some feedback on the type of head gasket to use. The heads (471's) have been surfaced 0.008" just to get them flat. The compression, according to John Mummert, will be about 9:1. I was going to use one of John's 331 cu. in. stroker kits with the C2AE block I have. I will try to achieve "0" deck height, but the block hasn't been decked yet, it's not even in the shop. I'm thinking that for this motor, the compression should be more like 8.5:1. So, should I consider steel shim type gasket that won't blow out, or a thicker gasket (maybe a Fel-Pro Perma Torque) to possibly lower the compression a bit?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Rono.

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID