I'm installing a new cometic 0.065" headgasket in my gsr and I've read in a few places reducing or increasing the size of the headgasket throws off the cam timing. I know a 0.065" is pretty thick so any ideas if i will have timing issues. And If I do is adjustable cam gears the only way to solve this? Since it's cam timing I assume tuning doesn't mean anything. Thanks

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sander &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If these are aftermarket cams, you should follow a degree spec to line them up correctly. (Using a degree wheel setup)

If they are stock, you should line the crank up at EXACT tdc and use the drift pin holes above the cylinder #2 cam rails and align the cams at exact tdc. then put the belt on accordingly if you have to move the cam gear then do so.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

^^Thanks, was there a thread dedicated to this cause I couldn't find one

 

Your cam timing will be advanced by approximately 3 degrees because of the gasket, so to compensate you'll want to retard your cam sprockets by 3 degrees.