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Torquejunkie 01-17-2006, 02:45 PM Quick and easy one Tom: Is the regular zetec head gasket thicker than the svt head gasket? OR Is the SVT gasket thicker than the regular Zetec head gasket? I can't remember, or find where you've posted that info in the past. . . 1turbofocus 01-17-2006, 03:54 PM The SVT is thicker Tom Torquejunkie 01-17-2006, 04:44 PM I thought so, thanks! J WD40 01-17-2006, 04:51 PM Soooo, you could potentially put the standard ZETEC gasket on the SVTF to bump up the compression? Any valve clearance issues? And, about how much of a bump would it be? 1turbofocus 01-17-2006, 04:56 PM Compression would jump about 1/2 a point , Valve clearance would be fine Tom Housoft 01-18-2006, 06:19 AM What are the benefits of doing this? (obviously on a n/a engine) 1turbofocus 01-18-2006, 07:04 AM None that i can think of worth the time and money to just do the HG Tom Torquejunkie 01-18-2006, 08:38 AM It might be worth a little oopmh if you were bolting on a Ported and Polished head, though right? I was thinking it would make up for any compression lost to reshaping, etc. This is anticipating some supercharging later on. Meaning, it's really only worth it if you have the head off already. . . 1turbofocus 01-18-2006, 03:20 PM Sure if the head is off there will be a slight gain from it , Tuning will be a must also Tom 2.0TooSlow 01-18-2006, 04:14 PM My head will be coming off soon for a P&P. Are there any head gaskets out that are thinner than a standard ZETEC? 1turbofocus 01-18-2006, 05:14 PM Yes but the STD ZX3 is pritty thin , dont know if i would go any less you can cut/surface the head if you feel you need more compression Tom 2.0TooSlow 01-19-2006, 09:44 PM What kind of compression can I expect with a standard zetec head gasket on my svt? WD40 01-20-2006, 03:36 PM As mentioned earlier, about 1/2 point bump. So, around 10.7:1. | |