Frank, I might have typo'd something, our numbers look close, all my numbers were in my post, I will go back and check. Regardless, his 12+ numbers aren't correct
However, I would NOT say .044 quench will be more resistant than .054 quench, it isn't linear by any means. We all like to hit the .046 range, but in practice, .054 is good quench, and in his case, might buy him a little less compression.
I will say I generally build them .006-,008 proud, and like to use the blue Felpro in street applications, so not arguing with a target of .046 when the engine is built for it, but the definitive statement that one gasket IS the one to use just isn't a true statement with quench, it's a range. Additionally, this engine happens to have some quirks that it takes a little flexibility to help him get there since compression and deck height were discovered after the part purchase...a little backwards, but we've all been there
Frank - On edit....I was just looking at the D cam he is running and trying to figure out where Greg really is. I feel like we are running on assumption after assumption, chamber, gasket bore, valve relief clearance, ICL, effective duration, deck clearance procedures.... If he is on 107, assuming his deck clearance is correct and we get a resolution of chamber size. I'd actually agree that .050 is better, both for compression numbers and a more common quench distance.
However, I am going to quiet down until we get some real numbers and/or procedure verification