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    lowering compression ratio

    can you lower the compression ratio by installing thicker head gaskets? I'm wondering if i can install thicker head gaskets and run about 15psi instead of the 10psi i'm running now. thanks for any info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hotcornernoprob View Post
    can you lower the compression ratio by installing thicker head gaskets? I'm wondering if i can install thicker head gaskets and run about 15psi instead of the 10psi i'm running now. thanks for any info.
    I thought the factory gaskets were the thickest (.05x)?

    Cometic makes stock, .040 & .045 that I know of. Other guys are more versed in this stuff than I am though.
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    I think you would need a 6.0L head that is 71 cc or something close. Your heads I think have smaller chambers.

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    I think you would need a 6.0L head that is 71 cc or something close. Your heads I think have smaller chambers. But then I do not think they would fit a 5.3L i am not sure.

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