base gasket size????

Just got my mtc pistons an jugs yesterday. i went to order my gasket kit an they asked what thickness do i want for the base gskt? Is there any suggestion i would start with? motor has never been rebuilt an head was never shaved. any help would b great. bc i have to order no matter what, don't have any.thanks again

just use the standard fiber Cometic gasket. its about .020" .
u would use a thicker 1 if u had the jugs or cases decked.
thicker gaskets r made of aluminum, or copper, and r more prone to leaks in a street motor. if they dont have the fiber cometic, get it somewhere else. thinner 1's r used to set the piston at the right height in the bore. its safe to run the piston about .010" down below the deck. if u run a .043" head gasket.u can go less but u need to know what u r doing.
the further down it is , the less compression u end up with, so high is better . but if its too high, u hit the head, then u get a head ach. :pinch:

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Thanks man i appreciate the help. time to order parts an get it running!!!

In your heading,could you change "basket to gasket"? :woohoo: