Just delivered today a 68-72 455 Olds with 11:1 flat top pistons.
Figuring the 11:1 is based on 72 cc chambers and I add my 77 cc aluminum heads (Edelbrock) what would the compression be (approximate).
If I add .040 thick Cometic head gaskets ( 4.125)
this adds 2.7 cc :
.04 X 4.125 X 16.39 cc/in3 = 2.7
taking the final chambers to 79.7 cc.
Would this allow regular gas with the aluminum heads?
Would the thicker gaskets be required for regular gas
or could I get by without the added expense?