Triumph TR8 V8 Cylinder Block ComponentsCylinder Block
Suitable for all applications.
Bare cylinder blocks are supplied with main bearing caps, cam bearings, core plugs and cylinder liners but less crankshaft, pistons etc.
Head GasketsComposite head gaskets are thicker than standard tin gaskets and will therefore lower the engine's compression ratio. Ideal for correcting compression ratio when heads/ block faces have been skimmed. (Not applicable 1995 on).
Approximate gasket thicknesses are as follows:
- Standard (tin) gaskets 0.5mm
- Composite gaskets 1.2mm
Typical effect on compression ratio:
- Standard (tin) gaskets 3cc
- Composite gaskets 10cc