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yes they are for the Twin Turbo motor..
Posted by
Carlos Ramirez
on September 26, 2001 at 10:51 PM
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copper if most desirable.
posted by nixit(da][as)
on September 26, 2001 at 10:33 PM
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its not very hard to replicate the stock gasket and make it out of copper if thats your primary business you can call them and ask them questions if you are completely convienced.
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Pros/Cons of copper head gaskets?
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AshsZ (Retired)
22:28:32 09/26/01
copper if most desirable.
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nixit(da][as)
22:33:01 09/26/01
I see. Retorque them tho? Pulling plenum is a 12pack ordeal
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AshsZ (Retired)
22:35:19 09/26/01
You are really _suppose_ to do that regardless of which hg. (n/m)
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DamonH 90TT
22:40:37 09/26/01
yup...more...
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nixit(da][as)
22:41:45 09/26/01
Nice. Damon suggests doing stock HG tho, I'm sure it wont
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AshsZ (Retired)
22:46:11 09/26/01
the stock Head Gasket is good for 500+ RWHP.
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nixit(da][as)
22:50:07 09/26/01
[foot in mouth], 500 may be the real high side...400 = safe (n/m)
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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...
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nixit(da][as)
22:52:21 09/26/01
Copper is also cheaper ... once your block is o-ringed. (n/m)
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DamonH 90TT
22:41:22 09/26/01
here are a few cons.. from there website
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Carlos Ramirez
22:55:21 09/26/01
I mean pros.. duh!! (n/m)
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Carlos Ramirez
22:56:48 09/26/01
Is it good to lower the compression, how does that help? (n/m)
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95zTT
23:11:38 09/26/01
It reduces the chance of detonation by lowering the >>
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AshsZ (Retired)
23:14:31 09/26/01
UH, i beg to differ...
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nixit(da][as)
23:29:58 09/26/01
Why, of course you do. :) >>>> read >>>>
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AshsZ (Retired)
00:00:48 09/27/01
Interesting Post. (n/m)
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nixit(da][as)
00:12:36 09/27/01
and where do you get those stats?
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97 S14
00:36:43 09/27/01
The table was "rough", only used to show a relationship.
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AshsZ (Retired)
01:03:27 09/27/01
There are more factors... >>
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MikeeZ
09:20:32 09/27/01
Yup. I didn't mention those factors tho, >>
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AshsZ (Retired)
15:43:15 09/27/01
actually by lowering your compression you don't loose that
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Carlos Ramirez
06:46:16 09/27/01
Yes. Less compression=less heat of compression. (n/m)
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Buzz
04:07:27 09/27/01
Drool Drool. I'm sold, F* it, I'm tearing her apart. (n/m)
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AshsZ (Retired)
23:12:53 09/26/01
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