63dartman Well-Known Member Joined Dec 11, 2005 Messages 2,230 Reaction score 24 Location rio rancho, nm Apr 16, 2009 #1 Would the plain permatorque blue head gasket be adequate for a 318 with 10.5:1 compression? I don't see any specifications anywhere for the max compression they can handle.
Would the plain permatorque blue head gasket be adequate for a 318 with 10.5:1 compression? I don't see any specifications anywhere for the max compression they can handle.
SRT_DSTRHOLC Well-Known Member Joined Mar 20, 2008 Messages 6,468 Reaction score 203 Location USA Apr 16, 2009 #2 should be thats what im using right out of the gasket kit
rumblefish360 I have escaped the EVIL Empire State! FABO Gold Member Joined Jun 21, 2005 Messages 49,529 Reaction score 23,375 Location Florida Apr 16, 2009 #3 I've run them on a 360 with similar ratio's. No issues.
M moper Well-Known Member Joined Dec 27, 2004 Messages 15,900 Reaction score 2,496 Location eastern CT Apr 16, 2009 #4 They can handle a bit more when things are right. You're fine.
63dartman Well-Known Member Joined Dec 11, 2005 Messages 2,230 Reaction score 24 Location rio rancho, nm Apr 17, 2009 #5 thanks for the replies. I'm going to give them a shot this wekend.