440 head gasket slots

[Jorrocks]

I can't seem to access the Monday Club's "The Cure" article.

I found these on eBay, is the large slot on the old Fel-Pro the size I need to be aiming for?

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As I am going to be using aluminium heads, is this modification still sensible? I am running a stroked engine with 9.7:1 compression so heat is going to be considerable! I will probably order custom Cometic gaskets with the larger holes rather than modifying a standard set.

[Steve Payne]

Is this what you are after
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Its an easy modification to do, I use a Dremel.
As far as Ali heads you will have to see if the water passages are aligned or the same as standard steel heads.
Steve

[Jorrocks]

Thanks Steve,
The chap doing my engine hasn’t modified the gaskets and is confident I won’t have problem. We shall see I guess!
Block water passages are completely rust free and clear, flowcooler pump, and new rad will hopefully be sufficient.