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I ended up using the ARP 144-3601 set for W2 heads. This set come with 4 of the longer bolts instead of two.

After looking at my heads again, they will need the LA head bolts. I have the conversion rocker arms from Mancini to oil through the pushrods.

If that worked for you then that's the direction I'll go. Thanks!

The only fasteners they have on their site are studs, and only for LA blocks.

I'm using Speedmaster aluminum heads on a 5.9 Magnum block and have not been able to scrounge up any information on which ARP head bolt set will work. I don't have a stock Magnum head to measure the depth of the bolt bosses so I can't compare from one head to the other. I would assume the...

That's pretty safe timing, my guess is it will like at least a couple more degrees. As you add timing it will lean out if it's rich.

I agree, your plugs are way too cold. I ran heat range 9's in my race motor that was 15:1 CR. I would recommend making your changes one at a time so you can pin down what improves and what doesn't. Too many changes and you won't know what helped. The higher octane fuel is probably not needed...

I think I was misunderstood with my post. I'm totally good with using the thicker gasket to set the quench, I just wanted to make the point of needing more expensive gaskets. I have spent good money on this motor and I'm not about to cheap out on a couple gaskets! :thumbsup:

Yes, that would be a good option. The only reason I would not choose to go that direction is that the static compression ratio at this time will be at the 10.25:1 range. I don't know how much it would decrease the size of the valve pockets, but it will definitely raise the compression. Also, the...

I'm not worried about spending the $ for the head gaskets as much as I am about the piston sticking out of the hole .020". I mainly needed some feedback to see if this was not uncommon for a magnum block. I guess I can stop whining and get on with the build!

I'm building a .030 over 5.9 magnum block with LA aluminum heads. All machine work is complete, decked .010", .030" over bore. Parts List: Block Wiseco ProTrue Street flat top pistons Eagle I beam rods Stock crank Balanced rotating assembly Heads Speedmaster heads (Purchased Bare) Local head...

Thanks for all the comments, everything was a big help!

I just recently started a new project with a 67 Dodge Dart 270, 273 V8, A904 trans that's in pretty decent shape. I read up on some of the benefits of the A999/32RH transmissions and happened to come across a 32RH from a 97 2500 V6 van and bought it for $200. The story goes that it was rebuilt...