Re: 63- 327/340 Engine Builder Questions
Michael;
Interesting post that sheds some light on the mystery of the dual head gaskets. I can't say for certain, as I mentioned, but I'm inclined to believe from my feeler gauge measurement that mine has just one gasket. It certainly performs with the best stock C-2 Small blocks thru 65, including fuelies. I always attributed it to the tall 3.36 final and the fact that so many "back in the day" ran the drag gears and thought they were invincible. They would fall for the 30 up every time. I, like yourself, have been around performance cars since I was a 16 year old kid, and I know the sound and feel of high compression - specially against your pant leg and in your chest.
Stu Fox
Michael;
Interesting post that sheds some light on the mystery of the dual head gaskets. I can't say for certain, as I mentioned, but I'm inclined to believe from my feeler gauge measurement that mine has just one gasket. It certainly performs with the best stock C-2 Small blocks thru 65, including fuelies. I always attributed it to the tall 3.36 final and the fact that so many "back in the day" ran the drag gears and thought they were invincible. They would fall for the 30 up every time. I, like yourself, have been around performance cars since I was a 16 year old kid, and I know the sound and feel of high compression - specially against your pant leg and in your chest.
Stu Fox
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