02silverpile
04-29-2007, 08:10 PM
Ok, so heres my story. Last year I blew a head gasket on my set up. I think it was a wiseco, not sure. Anyways, so I installed GT thunder head studs, and installed a new Numara head gasket (3 piece metal). I even added some copper tack to my current head gasket. i torqued the studs to about 45 ft/lbs. I ran it this weekend and about 2 hours later, I looked down and seen oil. Sure enough i rev it up and could see smoke coming out of the front left corner. This is the exact same place it blew last time. I have hade my head checked at a machine shop. I am within .002". Service limit is .004". My cyclinder is the same. What am I missing? Should I try a different gasket brand? Do I need a gasket? If I was to use honda bond, what type of clearances should I worry about running the New hot cams stage 2.I know the valves are closed at TDC, but I dont know when the valves start to open vs when the piston is coming up or down. I am getting tired of blowing / leaking gaskets, and help is great. Thanks.