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Re: metal headgaskets, why bother? Thu, 07 July 2005 07:23 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Most people probably don't shave off much from 20V heads because the valves probably get in the way - I imagine you shave off more than 20 thou you'd probably start to hit valve seats. I know that's the case for 3S-GE heads (although admittedly I'm sure that the 4A-GE 20V head is significantly different, there is still only so much room).

The change in compression ratio won't be worth it though...you are much better off getting some *good* high compression pistons (pref. aluminium for reciprocating mass reasons) if you want to chase big hp out of the motor.
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Read Message   metal headgaskets, why bother? Sam_QWed, 06 July 2005 10:07
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Read Message   Re: metal headgaskets, why bother?  RWDboyThu, 07 July 2005 07:23
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