Head Gasket Discussion

[Sneakerfix]

Details?

I have the 3mm on the car had it made a year back when I started spraying. Head studs still waiting on samples but should be soon I hope have big plans for my turbo upgrade

 

[mja]

I have the 3mm on the car had it made a year back when I started spraying. Head studs still waiting on samples but should be soon I hope have big plans for my turbo upgrade

... what company? Does anyone else know? I'd be interested in a better gasket and studs before I start tuning mine. Sent emails to federal mogul and ARP.

 

[Blue Moon Sonic]

I'm sure arp would be more than willing to make use head studs and main studs.

 

[Sneakerfix]

... what company? Does anyone else know? I'd be interested in a better gasket and studs before I start tuning mine. Sent emails to federal mogul and ARP.

None of it is really needed the stock engine can and will do just fine with out it.

gasket is a custom 1 off same with the studs. I think ARP has them or had some for the euro spec engine so you'll need to ask about that engine and ours..

Main studs aren't really needed since the block has a gridle

 

[mja]

None of it is really needed the stock engine can and will do just fine with out it.

gasket is a custom 1 off same with the studs. I think ARP has them or had some for the euro spec engine so you'll need to ask about that engine and ours..

Main studs aren't really needed since the block has a gridle

thanks, it seems like everyone is making some big gains on the stock setup. I didn't realize until just now I have an unnecessary fear of blowing a head gasket

 

[Blue Moon Sonic]

MPfab has has is sonic running at around 268whp on stock internals. The only real issue is valve float because the valve springs are too weak even on a modest bolt on and tune setup and at 6300 RPM.

 

[GTAHVIT]

Apologies if this has been covered...

I havent seen where anyone has upgraded valve springs... are there any out there?

 

[mja]

Apologies if this has been covered...

I havent seen where anyone has upgraded valve springs... are there any out there?

No worries, read up on Swordsmith's project here:
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/for...ne-discussion/14745-valve-spring-project.html

 

[Toadz]

If there's big enough interest I can probably have thicker MLS head gaskets made up and possibly even upgraded head studs through some of my connections. Is there a preferred thickness anyone is looking for on head gaskets?

 

[Sneakerfix]

If there's big enough interest I can probably have thicker MLS head gaskets made up and possibly even upgraded head studs through some of my connections. Is there a preferred thickness anyone is looking for on head gaskets?

I would wait on a failure to happen so far the stock gasket holds up so does the bolts under high boost. MGI has the arp stud kit for the opel just don't know the # but the more parts on the market the better.

When I did mine I was going into the unknown with this engine and just took all I knew from my Honda builds and had my gasket and studs made.

I'm working on springs so hopefully soon

 

[Toadz]

I will have to keep an eye out so I can gauge interest on the gaskets and head studs as I'd hate to invest money into something with little to no demand.