Cheap Head Gasket Fix
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Cheap Head Gasket Fix
My 97 12 valve has 16.5 timing, 0 plate, 4 gsk and I want to add in some 90 hp injectors and a hx 40 or some type of larger turbo to clear up the smoke. I expect to make around 50psi of boost or a little more.
My question is, If I ordered some new and higer grade head bolts and torqued them down to about 140 lb (stock 115 lb), would it keep my head gasket safe? Any additional information or where I could order the harder head bolts would be appreciated. I just don't see it necessary to pay $500 for head studs when I don't plan on pulling or making insane horsepower.
My question is, If I ordered some new and higer grade head bolts and torqued them down to about 140 lb (stock 115 lb), would it keep my head gasket safe? Any additional information or where I could order the harder head bolts would be appreciated. I just don't see it necessary to pay $500 for head studs when I don't plan on pulling or making insane horsepower.
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if you want to run 50 pounds of boost, most people would highly reccomend head studs. you cant just go get higher grade bolts because head bolts are stretch bolts. do it right, get the studs, and never do it again. instead of messing with blown headgaskets or something major messed up that costs 2 times as much to fix
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if you want to run 50 pounds of boost, most people would highly reccomend head studs. you cant just go get higher grade bolts because head bolts are stretch bolts. do it right, get the studs, and never do it again. instead of messing with blown headgaskets or something major messed up that costs 2 times as much to fix
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