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E-Z on the claims.
By Dave Shoe - 08/30/2001 1:11:42 AM; IP 216.243.158.166
High nickel 7000 RPM tapped core 427 blocks(?), unattainable 350 HP(?), and other claims are really tough for me to understand. Please put some basis to these statements or else mention that they are just opinions.

The 1965 automotive 352-4V compression ratio was 9.3:1, the truck 352-2V was 8.9:1.

.015" steel shim head gaskets with the reinforcement ring made by Fitzgerald (and formerly sold by Ford as C3AZ-B racing head gaskets) and regularly sold on ebay for $22.00 to $28.00 a pair (search "steel shim" and "ford") are equivalent to milling about .015"-.020" from the heads, when compared to other aftermarket gaskets who's average thickness is around .035". Beware that these Fitz gaskets do easily rust, so don't store them in wet areas, and always keep your antifreeze fresh. The old Ford version of the Fitz gaskets were coated, so they resisted shelf rust better. Note that the head and block should be checked for flatness prior to using shim gaskets, as some people have had problems getting them to seal. I've never had any problems.

Don't confuse the reinforced Fitzgerald gaskets with the other type of "embossed" steel shim gasket used by Ford on many production FEs. The cheaper "non-reinforced" embossed shim gasket will not fit the 427 bore, and is not reinforced at the cylinder bore. The plain embossed shim head gasket will not handle combustion pressures as well as the racing shim gasket will, though they work great in mild performance engines.

Stepping past the easy "head gasket" method of bumping compression a slight amount, you may wish to mill your head or deck the block a little. Keep in mind that this weakens the head and block slightly, so you don't want to go overboard with the grinder unless you have a specific need to do so. Assuming the head has not already been decked, taking .010" to .030" is not a problem. You'll want to mill the intake manifold if you want to match ports and bolt holes properly after milling the head more than maybe .020".

Sorry, I don't have time for math right now, but you can probably bump the compression ratio to 10.0:1 without much effort.

Shoe.
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7880&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7880" onclick="return false;">milling heads for comp</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>nick, <i>08/29/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7880', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7880') }); </script>  milling heads for comp -- nick, 08/29/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7883&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7883" onclick="return false;">RE: milling heads for comp</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mel Clark, <i>08/29/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7883', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7883') }); </script>  RE: milling heads for comp -- Mel Clark, 08/29/2001
Collapse <b>E-Z on the claims.</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Dave Shoe, <i>08/30/2001</i></font>E-Z on the claims. -- Dave Shoe, 08/30/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7895&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7895" onclick="return false;">Re: Claims and Facts</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mel Clark, <i>08/30/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7895', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7895') }); </script>  Re: Claims and Facts -- Mel Clark, 08/30/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7908&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7908" onclick="return false;">RE: bumping compression..</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mike McQuesten, <i>08/30/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7908', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7908') }); </script>  RE: bumping compression.. -- Mike McQuesten, 08/30/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7910&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7910" onclick="return false;">RE: bumping compression..</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mel Clark, <i>08/31/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7910', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7910') }); </script>  RE: bumping compression.. -- Mel Clark, 08/31/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7911&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7911" onclick="return false;">RE: 427 block</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mike McQuesten, <i>08/31/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7911', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7911') }); </script>  RE: 427 block -- Mike McQuesten, 08/31/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7918&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7918" onclick="return false;">RE: 427 block/SOHC</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mel Clark, <i>08/31/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7918', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7918') }); </script>  RE: 427 block/SOHC -- Mel Clark, 08/31/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7919&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7919" onclick="return false;">mid-60s 390 performance question.</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Dave Shoe, <i>08/31/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7919', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7919') }); </script>  mid-60s 390 performance question. -- Dave Shoe, 08/31/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7923&Reply=7880><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7923" onclick="return false;">RE: Dave, Dyno</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mel Clark, <i>08/31/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7923', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7923') }); </script>  RE: Dave, Dyno -- Mel Clark, 08/31/2001
 I'd like to see a little of the 390 stuff. -- Dave Shoe, 08/31/2001
 RE: 427 block/SOHC -- Mike McQuesten, 08/31/2001
 Re: sohc -- Mel Clark, 08/31/2001
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