SBO 350 head gaskets ?

mannymen · 12-19-2011, 02:25 PM

Where can I order or find (.020 - .014) or thinner head gaskets for a 1972 small block Oldsmobile 350?

Jim Kaekel · 12-20-2011, 09:40 AM

I think Cometic makes them as thin as .030". You could look for someone that has some old NOS gaskets that were .014" thick, www.442.com would be a good start. If it's a Stocker, you can cut the deck under the .002" NHRA spec., creating positive deck clearance (pistons out of the hole), and make up the difference with a thicker than stock head gasket.

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12-20-2011, 09:40 AM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: SBO 350 head gaskets ? I think Cometic makes them as thin as .030". You could look for someone that has some old NOS gaskets that were .014" thick, www.442.com would be a good start. If it's a Stocker, you can cut the deck under the .002" NHRA spec., creating positive deck clearance (pistons out of the hole), and make up the difference with a thicker than stock head gasket. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK