Damn head gaskets!! Blown / Leaking
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.
2001 Honda 426cc,JE 11:5.1 Piston (no base gasket),DG Nerf Bars,Renthal Bars,Nac racing Clamp with kill swith,Full FMF race exhaust with power bomb header,450R front shocks,DG front bumper,SS Brake lines,Billet accessories,OMF Air scoops
DG Seat latch,DG Battery box,
Meijer 250r Hood
15F,38R sun star sprockets,DID x-ring chain,Rev box,Barnett Dirt digger HD Clutch,Barnett HD Clutch spings
K&N air fliter,+6 Timing advance key
Hot Cam Stage 2,Port and Polish head,39mm FCR Racing Carb
Dyno tuned