I'm getting ready to replace my beat Turbonetics T-3 T-4 with a brand spanking new fresh one, and was wondering if I should look into gaskets for these 2 places. I did search, but read so many conflicting answers that I felt like I needed some fresh information.

I'll be boosting 14 lbs pretty much daily, and up to 26 lbs on the good gas, but only occasionally. I just want to know if it's worth it to put the gaskets on, and hope they don't blow out, or should I just torque down the bolts and be done with it? (and what do you torque em' to?)

here's the set-up, in case it matters to anyone:
B18A1
T3/T4 Turbonetics
HaltechE6K
ARIAS 8.5:1 Pistons
Total Seal Rings
Crower Rods
Nu Formz Block Guard
DPR Stage VI Head
DPR Cam Sprockets
Web Cams
STR Fuel Rail
720 cc Injectors
94 LS Intake Manifold (ported) high polished to match valve cover
JG Ported Throttle Body
APEX i GTR Core Intercooler ( Custom end tanks )
APEX i Blow Off Valve
TIAL Wastegate
RevHard Exhaust Manifold
Clutch Master Stage 4
3" Thermal Cat Back
3" High Flow Cat
3" Downpipe
Custom Ignition ( Distributorless )

I only want to bolt that ****** on once, help me make the right call...and this is my daily driver too...TIA

 

bumpity, help a man out...

 

I use Copper Gasket Sealant between my exh. mani. and my turbo.. if you do this, just make sure that the copper gasket sealant that you purchase does not affect the O2 sensor.. I used Permatex Ultra Copper and its part number 101BR if that helps ya out..

 

If the two surfaces are flat don't bother with a gasket. I use the same copper spray as him ^ and it works great. No gasket is WAY more reliable IMO

What kind of bolt setup do you use? A bolt with a nut is the best followed by a stud and nut then a bolt into threaded flange

 

thanks fellas, I've got some of that copper laying around here somewhere I think