WHAT IS BEST HEAD GASKET FOR D16Z6
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WHAT IS BEST HEAD GASKET FOR D16Z6
I finally blew a head gasket in my www.24hoursoflemons.com racecar . Its a 95 civic with 200k on a D16z6 it ran 2 lemons races so 6000rpm for 14 hrs each race.
I have another D16z6 with 7 races on it never had an issue but someone put a head on that motor before I got it so that was not original head gasket but I don't know what kind they used.
So the 95 civic is a little heavier than the 88 4dr I raced before so I need a little more power and just got a greddy turbo and manifold for free from a buddy and was going to run that at low 5-7 psi just want to get 140 to the tire. so was going to run a block guard and factory steel head gasket .
I've only ran the metal ones like stock .
So what has everyone had best results with .
I get a lot of parts sponsored from NAPA auto parts I think Felpro makes there gaskets .
Any feed back would be great .
I have another D16z6 with 7 races on it never had an issue but someone put a head on that motor before I got it so that was not original head gasket but I don't know what kind they used.
So the 95 civic is a little heavier than the 88 4dr I raced before so I need a little more power and just got a greddy turbo and manifold for free from a buddy and was going to run that at low 5-7 psi just want to get 140 to the tire. so was going to run a block guard and factory steel head gasket .
I've only ran the metal ones like stock .
So what has everyone had best results with .
I get a lot of parts sponsored from NAPA auto parts I think Felpro makes there gaskets .
Any feed back would be great .
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Re: WHAT IS BEST HEAD GASKET FOR D16Z6
Original metal head gasket are good quality. But you can try buying an aftermarket high performace head gasket ( metal ) a bit thicker to lower your C.R. to be able to run more boost. ( 10-12 ps) with a good tunning ( 200-220 hp).
If you race your car you should resurface the head for a perfect fit, even when your engine had never overheat, because it have already 200K. At least check your head!
If you race your car you should resurface the head for a perfect fit, even when your engine had never overheat, because it have already 200K. At least check your head!
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The head gasket you blew was the OEM? If so, it´s common for D engine with metal head gasket with 15 years or older to blow the head gasket.
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200 HP is way too much for lemons right now.with the 110 I got at wheels I can spin in an off camber turn so I think I want to get 5-6 lbs for reliability factor.
Who makes good head gaskets
Blockguard good or bad?
Who makes good head gaskets
Blockguard good or bad?
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The stock head gasket is a good quality metal one. If installed properly it will last a long, long time and hold modest boost (running 18psi daily on mine for a few years at a time).
Don't bother with a block guard for 5-6 psi, that's not enough to stress the sleeves into rocking.
Don't bother with a block guard for 5-6 psi, that's not enough to stress the sleeves into rocking.
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Have you read up on those races?? If what they say is true you could lose your car lol.
TOTAL DESTRUCTION!!! :D
TOTAL DESTRUCTION!!! :D
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Raced 10 of these started in 07 with the second race they did and I bring the peoples curse equipment for.the destruction of the cheater/ most hated team. I have a CRX called demo. Demolition with 4' stacks out the hatch. So I am very familar.now they have an option to donate $1000 dollars so your car doesn't get crushed.
Cars I ve crushed.
BMW 740
MAZDA 626 AWD V6
CAMARO
TEMPO
01 CROWN VIC POLICE CAR
THis race is a blast and the best way to get real wheel to wheel racing 100 MPH is ablast
Cars I ve crushed.
BMW 740
MAZDA 626 AWD V6
CAMARO
TEMPO
01 CROWN VIC POLICE CAR
THis race is a blast and the best way to get real wheel to wheel racing 100 MPH is ablast
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