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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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Default Need Stronger Head Gasket For D16y8 Turbo

I keep blowing my stock head gasket on my d16y8. im running 10 psi i want to put a after market stronger and thicker head gasket on. wat companys make a gasket for this motor? thanks
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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try this...http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/defa...ategoryCd=HGAS
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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you should stick with oem head gaskets and get some head studs...
also check your head and block's mating surfaces for warpage
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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I run a cometic head gasket. I'm very pleased with it.

You SERIOUSLY should get some head studs too since you have to take the head off anyway.

hih
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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how thick is your cometic head gasket?? i want it thick enough to lower my compression a half point may b a lil bit more so i can run more boost. thanks
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