Head gasket job

[98spydert]

Best prices and place to buy a mitsu 4 layer gasket and a set of ARP studs for a 2G?

Also, I've never done this job before. Is there a good how to I can read before tackling it? I've got the Chiltons and that's about it. thanks.

 

[98spydert]

Is the 4 layer worth twice the money? For reference I plan on making around 400hp at the crank.

 

[jeff01]

It's tough to get those metal HG's to seal. Make sure that the head and the block are perfectly straight. For 400 HP a stock HG should do the job and is a lot easier to seal. Get a timing belt tensioner tool. Pulling the head with the manifolds attached is the easiest. Make sure to get the head checked for straightness at a macine shop.PM or email me along the way if needed. I've done 5 this year.

 

[kooka]

Is the 4 layer worth twice the money? For reference I plan on making around 400hp at the crank.

It will take any amount of power you will throw at it.

 

[1fast97gsx]

It will take any amount of power you will throw at it.

stock will take 400+ whp properly tuned and the head and block most likely won't need to be decked. With the mls gasket decking is required.