Head Gasket for high HP car
11-16-2009, 07:18 PM
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Head Gasket for high HP car
I'm hoping to be around 550rwhp with the build over the winter and probably under 16 lbs of boost on a D1SC.
What would be the best head gasket that's not overly expensive like Cometic?
Fel-Pro?
What would be the best head gasket that's not overly expensive like Cometic?
Fel-Pro?
11-17-2009, 09:22 AM
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+1... youre dropping enough in the motor to handle 550rwhp, i would sure hope you dont cheap out....
i did hear something about felpro having a high end head gasket set....buddy just ordered them for his 700rw cobra
but on summits site it says
aaaand to add more to my edit, i put a set of these in my stock 2v, and ran them for like 10k miles...sold the motor to some HS kid and he already blew one after like 3 months...not sure if it was the kid or the gaskets...just know they didnt last long
i did also use felpro gaskets for the 460 i have...when i build the stroker i will be using cometic though
what are you doing to make 550? your cardomain just shows bolt ons... you going to build a bottom end or anything for it? or just turn up the boost?
i did hear something about felpro having a high end head gasket set....buddy just ordered them for his 700rw cobra
but on summits site it says
Fel-Pro head gaskets are quality replacement gaskets.
OEM stock replacement Fel-Pro head gaskets are ideal for stock rebuilds on street-driven cars and trucks. Available Fel-Pro head gaskets feature both multi-layer steel-core and composition construction. Fel-Pro head gaskets are not intended for race applications.
OEM stock replacement Fel-Pro head gaskets are ideal for stock rebuilds on street-driven cars and trucks. Available Fel-Pro head gaskets feature both multi-layer steel-core and composition construction. Fel-Pro head gaskets are not intended for race applications.
aaaand to add more to my edit, i put a set of these in my stock 2v, and ran them for like 10k miles...sold the motor to some HS kid and he already blew one after like 3 months...not sure if it was the kid or the gaskets...just know they didnt last long
i did also use felpro gaskets for the 460 i have...when i build the stroker i will be using cometic though
what are you doing to make 550? your cardomain just shows bolt ons... you going to build a bottom end or anything for it? or just turn up the boost?
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11-17-2009, 12:25 PM
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Tim, Lizzyfan, 99BlackPony - Thanks for the info, what you quoted was confusing me as well when I was searching a few days ago. Any specific links to a gasket to get? Money isn't the main issue; it's more the fact of spending an unnecessary 130ish bucks for something of the same or near quality.
I haven't updated my CarDomain in a bit but i'll be building the bottom end, upgrading the fuel system, and some induction work. 550rwhp would be great but i'd be happy with over 500.
I haven't updated my CarDomain in a bit but i'll be building the bottom end, upgrading the fuel system, and some induction work. 550rwhp would be great but i'd be happy with over 500.
11-17-2009, 01:06 PM
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Tim, Lizzyfan, 99BlackPony - Thanks for the info, what you quoted was confusing me as well when I was searching a few days ago. Any specific links to a gasket to get? Money isn't the main issue; it's more the fact of spending an unnecessary 130ish bucks for something of the same or near quality.
I haven't updated my CarDomain in a bit but i'll be building the bottom end, upgrading the fuel system, and some induction work. 550rwhp would be great but i'd be happy with over 500.
I haven't updated my CarDomain in a bit but i'll be building the bottom end, upgrading the fuel system, and some induction work. 550rwhp would be great but i'd be happy with over 500.
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11-17-2009, 05:34 PM
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From what I've read on theturboforums.com, the factory head gaskets are just fine even under high boost.
I just put a set of these on my trickflow headed long block I'm building.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-5180901R/
Btw 99blackponygt, why did you link him a set of head gaskets that need grooves machined in the head???
I just put a set of these on my trickflow headed long block I'm building.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-5180901R/
Btw 99blackponygt, why did you link him a set of head gaskets that need grooves machined in the head???
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11-17-2009, 06:03 PM
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From what I've read on theturboforums.com, the factory head gaskets are just fine even under high boost.
I just put a set of these on my trickflow headed long block I'm building.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-5180901R/
Btw 99blackponygt, why did you link him a set of head gaskets that need grooves machined in the head???
I just put a set of these on my trickflow headed long block I'm building.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-5180901R/
Btw 99blackponygt, why did you link him a set of head gaskets that need grooves machined in the head???
11-17-2009, 06:27 PM
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Ordered a set of felpro 1141's. They deff seem to be the way to go. Not sure if I can post up another forums link but http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...=107309&page=2
has some great info
has some great info
11-19-2009, 05:35 PM
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I still want to be there for the taking apart part of the work.
Quick question, you're only taking the motor OUT of the car over Thanksgiving right? Not tearing the top end off?
I got to thinking about that the other day, I'd rather watch you monkeys take the top end apart (even though i suppose it'll be 10X easier on a stand than it was in the car).
Quick question, you're only taking the motor OUT of the car over Thanksgiving right? Not tearing the top end off?
I got to thinking about that the other day, I'd rather watch you monkeys take the top end apart (even though i suppose it'll be 10X easier on a stand than it was in the car).
