How much head clearance is needed between the piston and head.

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Jan 15, 2003 | 12:49 PM

turboex

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How much head clearance is needed between the piston and head.

I was told 36 hundreths is best. but will 32 work?

Jan 15, 2003 | 02:31 PM

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Re: How much head clearance is needed between the piston and head. (turboex)

The stock B -series piston to deck height (except B16) is .030" and the B16 is .020". You shouldn't have a problem up to like .010". Remember this doesn't include the headgasket thickness of .030".

I don't know for big domed pistons and the combustion chamber.

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