Thicker Headgasket opions (from those who have had them)
03-03-2004, 04:16 PM
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Thicker Headgasket opions (from those who have had them)
As I look at my b16a tore apart im realize i need to get a head-gasket to get her a running. What is everyones experience with a thicker head-gasket. Im planing on running 9ish psi of boost on my b16a (stock internals inlinepro sc34 dsm440 vfac...blah blah blah). Would a thicker head-gasket be a wise choice or am i asking for problem (did a search but the info i gathered was kinda 50/50) ?
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Re: Thicker Headgasket opions (silverCRXTC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by silverCRXTC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As I look at my b16a tore apart im realize i need to get a head-gasket to get her a running. What is everyones experience with a thicker head-gasket. Im planing on running 9ish psi of boost on my b16a (stock internals inlinepro sc34 dsm440 vfac...blah blah blah). Would a thicker head-gasket be a wise choice or am i asking for problem (did a search but the info i gathered was kinda 50/50) ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have used them alot.. And I must say for a budget racer they are a great investment ... But remember their no replacement for quality forged pistons and rods , yes I have made upwards to 400 hp on a stock motor with a custom 3mm headgasket w/ a awesome turbo and fuel system done by us
car runs 11.2 1/4 mile daily it belongs to Speed Tech up in Utah .. They are having fun...but like things that are too good to be true it will not last as longs a set of forged internals.. But I must say its one of the best bang for the buck items for a turbo application vehicle on a budget.. Good luck In your project and I hope I was able to help you out ...
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I have used them alot.. And I must say for a budget racer they are a great investment ... But remember their no replacement for quality forged pistons and rods , yes I have made upwards to 400 hp on a stock motor with a custom 3mm headgasket w/ a awesome turbo and fuel system done by us
car runs 11.2 1/4 mile daily it belongs to Speed Tech up in Utah .. They are having fun...but like things that are too good to be true it will not last as longs a set of forged internals.. But I must say its one of the best bang for the buck items for a turbo application vehicle on a budget.. Good luck In your project and I hope I was able to help you out ...Anthony
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Re: Thicker Headgasket opions (preacherboy)
or let me rephrase my initial question; with a thicker head gasket, how much boost could be "safe" (I use that loosely) in respect to my setup listen above.
03-03-2004, 05:21 PM
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Re: Thicker Headgasket opions (Mpir3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mpir3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you wanna keep it safe ~325whp</TD></TR></TABLE>
Damb, Tat's alot of bang, How many psi is recomended (daily and max/track)
Damb, Tat's alot of bang, How many psi is recomended (daily and max/track)
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03-03-2004, 05:29 PM
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Re: Thicker Headgasket opions (Mpir3)
well since my car has a boost gauge and not a dyno-meter i would kinda like to know B16a + SC34 + Thicker headgasket + X Boost(psi) = KaBang! (solve for x)
Would you say im safe with maybe 12psi?
Would you say im safe with maybe 12psi?
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Re: Thicker Headgasket opions (silverCRXTC)
boost is relative...they cant tell u how much boost to run... Like someone said...the breaking point is 325whp...so i guess your best bet would be to go to a dyno and find out...how much boost it takes to make 325whp...
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