Subject	Nice. Damon suggests doing stock HG tho, I'm sure it wont
Posted by	AshsZ (Retired) on September 26, 2001 at 10:46 PM
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In Reply To	yup...more... posted by nixit(da][as) on September 26, 2001 at 10:41 PM
Message	hurt to do that, but is it necessary? I dunno, I'm a paranoid SOB when it comes to detail, especially on something as expensive and time consuming as the build up, and just cuz he mentioned it I'll probably do it anyway LOL. I'll get to sleep at night and wont kick my own ass up and down the road when a HG bloze. when you get a gasket thats been dimpled, it will take the shape of the heads much better. the problem is, as you heat soak it, the copper tends to conform permanently to the head (GOOD). but for this better seal to "stick" and not leak, you must retorque. : it's almost imperative. if you don't there is a potential that leaks will develope. : Mal1ce is doing copper gaskets, but he's o-ringing his heads and block too (way more sealing potential for super high boost applications). Shoot him an email if you desire, but I recommend hitting some sites like Mr Gasket, etc... 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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