New Engines: 557 or 572
10-17-2006, 09:40 PM
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Re: New Engines: 557 or 572
Originally Posted by 42MTI
I heard that the cometic gaskets have eliminated most head gasket issues.
What RPM's are most builders comfortable with on a 4.5 stroke 1000+ hp motor. For sustained length runs.
What RPM's are most builders comfortable with on a 4.5 stroke 1000+ hp motor. For sustained length runs.
10-17-2006, 09:43 PM
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Re: New Engines: 557 or 572
Originally Posted by mikes280
the cometic and the new fel-pro are great and for me they have just about done away with headgasket problems
10-17-2006, 09:46 PM
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Re: New Engines: 557 or 572
Originally Posted by GPM
I must be doing something wrong, head gaskets have been a nightmare for me.
10-17-2006, 09:49 PM
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Re: New Engines: 557 or 572
Originally Posted by 3600cat
Out of one of my 598's.Just a small leak in a header is a real bad thing. 
10-17-2006, 09:53 PM
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Re: New Engines: 557 or 572
Originally Posted by mikes280
studs or bolts also head gasket problems can be the result of other problems, tune or weak deck or weak head
