I have read and talked to guys about the advantages of quench in wedge engines, but its still a little confusing to me.
I am looking at the realization that I'll have to pull the 493 from my Charger, and while the motor is out, I might consider some changes.
As is, the pistons sit .017 in the hole at TDC. I have used the Fel Pro .039 head gasket and have Edelbrock 88cc heads. From what I have read, I would need to be at ZERO deck to get any QUENCH effect, but I am already at 10.8 to one now. another .017 would certainly push me into the 11s and I cant see that helping detonation any. I want the engine to be MORE streetable with the ability to run midgrade if I am on the road and cant get anything better. I heard that once you get more than .040 clearance from the piston to the head at TDC, the effects of quench goes away. I guess I COULD order a set of $750 custom dished pistons, but unless the fine members here want to start an engine rebuild charity fund, I think I'll pass on that.