Subject	Pros/Cons of copper head gaskets?
Posted by	AshsZ (Retired) on September 26, 2001 at 10:28 PM
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Message	There's a GB on copper head gaskets of varying thicknesses that I'm interested in. I still have my TT motor on the stand and I'll pull it all apart to put them in if its really that beneficial. Obviously, because you can get them in differing thicknesses you are able to lower the compression ratio, which has obvious benefits, but what about the material itself? It is more durable than a stock gasket? Links to info would be great! My CarPuter Headquarters: [ ashleypowers.com ] agpowers@bellsouth.net
Follow Ups	Pros/Cons of copper head gaskets? - AshsZ (Retired) 22:28:32 09/26/01 copper if most desirable. - nixit(da][as) 22:33:01 09/26/01 I see. Retorque them tho? Pulling plenum is a 12pack ordeal - AshsZ (Retired) 22:35:19 09/26/01 You are really _suppose_ to do that regardless of which hg. (n/m) - DamonH 90TT 22:40:37 09/26/01 yup...more... - nixit(da][as) 22:41:45 09/26/01 Nice. Damon suggests doing stock HG tho, I'm sure it wont - AshsZ (Retired) 22:46:11 09/26/01 the stock Head Gasket is good for 500+ RWHP. - nixit(da][as) 22:50:07 09/26/01 [foot in mouth], 500 may be the real high side...400 = safe (n/m) - nixit(da][as) 22:51:09 09/26/01 yes they are for the Twin Turbo motor.. - Carlos Ramirez 22:51:15 09/26/01 very true. Mal1ce is having his custom made too... - nixit(da][as) 22:52:21 09/26/01 Copper is also cheaper ... once your block is o-ringed. (n/m) - DamonH 90TT 22:41:22 09/26/01 here are a few cons.. from there website - Carlos Ramirez 22:55:21 09/26/01 I mean pros.. duh!! (n/m) - Carlos Ramirez 22:56:48 09/26/01 Is it good to lower the compression, how does that help? (n/m) - 95zTT 23:11:38 09/26/01 It reduces the chance of detonation by lowering the >> - AshsZ (Retired) 23:14:31 09/26/01 UH, i beg to differ... - nixit(da][as) 23:29:58 09/26/01 Why, of course you do. :) >>>> read >>>> - AshsZ (Retired) 00:00:48 09/27/01 Interesting Post. (n/m) - nixit(da][as) 00:12:36 09/27/01 and where do you get those stats? - 97 S14 00:36:43 09/27/01 The table was "rough", only used to show a relationship. - AshsZ (Retired) 01:03:27 09/27/01 There are more factors... >> - MikeeZ 09:20:32 09/27/01 Yup. I didn't mention those factors tho, >> - AshsZ (Retired) 15:43:15 09/27/01 actually by lowering your compression you don't loose that - Carlos Ramirez 06:46:16 09/27/01 Yes. Less compression=less heat of compression. (n/m) - Buzz 04:07:27 09/27/01 Drool Drool. I'm sold, F* it, I'm tearing her apart. (n/m) - AshsZ (Retired) 23:12:53 09/26/01
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