I have read that the head gasket for my '91 302 block has to have a specific pattern to block off the water passages in the front of the block. I ordered AFR 185 heads from Brothers Performance Warehouse and they included Cometic head gaskets, part # C5511. I also told them I have a Motorsport B50 engine block bored and stroked to 347ci. I went to install the gaskets and noticed these gaskets have open water passages on both ends. Im unable to block off anything.
My question is - if I use them as-is will it cause overheating problems or hotspots?
My question is - if I use them as-is will it cause overheating problems or hotspots?