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Old 05-30-2007, 06:55 PM
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okay i boosted my d16z6 and blew my head gasket. is there any good head gasket out there? i look and did research but not sure if its good enough to hold my boost. boosting 9pounds tune.i found one on ebay but there was no 75mm. let me know. thanks!
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i heard cometic is a good brand.
Old 05-30-2007, 06:59 PM
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yeah thats the one i saw on ebay but not sure if they carry 75mm. didnt show me anything just over bored gasket
Old 05-30-2007, 07:03 PM
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try to google it, or try the marketplace. i think they sell them in there.
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yeah i think im going to get cometic. just need to fine out if they have standard size(I THINK they should!).
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Default Re: head gasket? (Vt3c_eg)

maybe you should go less on boost, make it easier on your engine


Either that or swap a b16a, that swap can handle it better
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vt3c_eg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah i think im going to get cometic. just need to fine out if they have standard size(I THINK they should!).</TD></TR></TABLE>

they should
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does anyone know if cometic has standard size head gasket?
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pm this guy
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rleonekc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe you should go less on boost, make it easier on your engine


Either that or swap a b16a, that swap can handle it better</TD></TR></TABLE>

boost is fine! my bro ran this set up on his car and nothing happen. my motor probably needs one since its 220ish mileage on it. and dont want b-series. sticking with d!
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how thick can the the gasket be for it to fit the block and head?
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forget it.i found the site!thanks all!
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