Resolved 1G Topline Gasket Set?

[triggerx]

Anybody running this set?
I planned on replacing every gasket and seal I could while taking this head off, however I dont want to put crappy gaskets on their just to have them blow.
My crankshaft seal and camshaft seal were leaking to the point that it caused my timing belt to break.

The set comes with a headgasket as well, but I dont plan on using it. Im upgrading to a 16g, so does anyone know of any good headgaskets to support up to 25psi?
Although I dont plan on running more than 15-20.

 

[DSM's 4 life]

I was looking into getting a topline kit but I ended up piecing my own kit from oem for only the things I needed

 

[triggerx]

I was looking into getting a topline kit but I ended up piecing my own kit from oem for only the things I needed

Honestly thats what I think I might do, ive heard good things and bad things about this set, ill probably just pay an extra 50-100 or so simply for reassurance.

Anychance anyone know what this set actually includes?
https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=19915

 

[My1GLaser]

Im upgrading to a 16g, so does anyone know of any good headgaskets to support up to 25psi?
Although I dont plan on running more than 15-20.

A stock composite gasket with std ARPs will be good for 25 psi no problem. Although 6 bolt head bolts will probably hold 25 psi on a 16g...

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

Topline head gasket is good but I wouldn't use their timing belt. I just had the teeth strip on mine.

 

[triggerx]

See I get to many mixed reviews with Topline.
Im not rich, and this is my only car, so Id rather not cut corners anywhere.
If anything Id prefer overkill.
Hell, I'd buy a 400$ timing belt if it meant it was never going to fail.
Ive decided, OEM for all my gaskets, and as for the head gasket, is there anything thats better than stock? I actually planned on getting the head resurfaced for a clean seal anyways.

Since Ive decided on OEM gaskets all around, what about this head gasket, the
OEM Multi-Layered Metal Head Gasket
https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=17779

Will it work out for my application?
The car is pretty much gonna be stock for the most part, except 3 inch exhaust, dejon intake, MBC,and the small 16g.
Plan on pushing nothing more than 20 pounds ever. And most likely lower than that

 

[Mike02rt]

BogusSVO has a couple great write ups for MLS head gaskets if your going that route:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/cylinder-head-short-block/419854-how-deck-4g63-cast-iron-block.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/new...face-4g63t-cylinder-head-mls-head-gasket.html

 

[TSI_93]

Lot of the pieces in the top line set are junk, might as well be thrown away.

Just get a fel-pro, cometic, or oem set.

 

[My1GLaser]

https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=17779

Will it work out for my application?
The car is pretty much gonna be stock for the most part, except 3 inch exhaust, dejon intake, MBC,and the small 16g.
Plan on pushing nothing more than 20 pounds ever. And most likely lower than that

Don't waste the money or hassle with the meticulous prep work its gonna take to run an MLS gasket. Spend the extra $ on ARP head studs IMO in case you do want to go upwards of 25 psi one day...they aren't necessary with your current plans, but things change.

 

[triggerx]

Don't waste the money or hassle with the meticulous prep work its gonna take to run an MLS gasket. Spend the extra $ on ARP head studs IMO in case you do want to go upwards of 25 psi one day...they aren't necessary with your current plans, but things change.

Alright, I can't say I mind the extra prep work though if it means the car will be more reliable. However if the stock gasket will work just as good I might as well. However I hear the standard arp head studs are pretty much the same as the stock 6 bolt studs. So I should probably get the l1s right?

Keep in mind this work is being done with reliability,and longevity in mind first. Then performance

 

[4g63turbo84]

PartsDinosaur, Phoenix, Arizona, wholesale engine parts and kits is a good place to get your parts and they have good prices. my friend is running these gaskets and water/oil pump on his race car.. and it just made around 800 i belive....he is holding the fastest 7 bolt fwd record right now....

 

[triggerx]

PartsDinosaur, Phoenix, Arizona, wholesale engine parts and kits is a good place to get your parts and they have good prices. my friend is running these gaskets and water/oil pump on his race car.. and it just made around 800 i belive....he is holding the fastest 7 bolt fwd record right now....

Thanks for the site, I will definitely be looking into purchasing somethings there. I'm still gonna go with the OEM gaskets just to be safe tho.

 

[My1GLaser]

Alright, I can't say I mind the extra prep work though if it means the car will be more reliable. However if the stock gasket will work just as good I might as well. However I hear the standard arp head studs are pretty much the same as the stock 6 bolt studs. So I should probably get the l1s right?

Its the deck surface that will be the problem, since you should pull the block to get it resurfaced properly. Pass on that unless you have the motor out IMO.

You can probably just run the stock bolts. If you ever decide to run really high boost down the road then you can always replace them one at a time then...

 

[triggerx]

Ill get the head resurfaced. And ill do a oem composite headgasket.

@MY1GLaser
Im going to use the L19s for safe measure. They wont hurt, and chances are ill be able to reuse them. 2 years down the road.
You do have a point though, if im strapped for cash ill just go with the regular arps.
I still have to see how much damage the timing belt has caused.
If the pistons, valves, and all that are still good, Ill go L19s.
But MY1glaser you do have a point, i could just replace em later

However im trying to figure out what additional gaskets and seals ill need.

OEM Full Master DSM Gasket Set - OEM DSM Gaskets - Maintenance - DSM Performance Parts | DSMparts.com

or this one

http://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=19912

Im assuming they are pretty much the same, but both sites dont have a complete list of gaskets it comes with.
I need the camshaft seals and front crankshaft seal. As well as a OEM composite headsgasket.

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

See I get to many mixed reviews with Topline.
Im not rich, and this is my only car, so Id rather not cut corners anywhere.
If anything Id prefer overkill.
Hell, I'd buy a 400$ timing belt if it meant it was never going to fail.
Ive decided, OEM for all my gaskets, and as for the head gasket, is there anything thats better than stock? I actually planned on getting the head resurfaced for a clean seal anyways.

Since Ive decided on OEM gaskets all around, what about this head gasket, the
OEM Multi-Layered Metal Head Gasket
https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=17779

Will it work out for my application?
The car is pretty much gonna be stock for the most part, except 3 inch exhaust, dejon intake, MBC,and the small 16g.
Plan on pushing nothing more than 20 pounds ever. And most likely lower than that

Timing belt so far is the only issue I had with topline. Pistons and gaskets water pump oil pump bearings have all been just fine. If you wanna good belt go with a power enterprise timing belt. About 160$+ or a gates for 140$.

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

Ill get the head resurfaced. And ill do a oem composite headgasket.

@MY1GLaser
Im going to use the L19s for safe measure. They wont hurt, and chances are ill be able to reuse them. 2 years down the road.
You do have a point though, if im strapped for cash ill just go with the regular arps.
I still have to see how much damage the timing belt has caused.
If the pistons, valves, and all that are still good, Ill go L19s.
But MY1glaser you do have a point, i could just replace em later

However im trying to figure out what additional gaskets and seals ill need.

OEM Full Master DSM Gasket Set#-#OEM DSM Gaskets#-#Maintenance#-#DSM Performance Parts | DSMparts.com

or this one

http://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=19912

Im assuming they are pretty much the same, but both sites dont have a complete list of gaskets it comes with.
I need the camshaft seals and front crankshaft seal. As well as a OEM composite headsgasket.

I would buy the Oem set of those two.

 

[triggerx]

Aren't they both OEM?

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

Aren't they both OEM?

Sorry meant the one that says Oem in the title. From dsm parts.

 

[954g63gst]

i went the good insurence way and bought L19 headstuds 209$ and a mits mls headgasket 160$ i have a genuine evo3 16g fp headers and evo pistons so you could get away with arp studs deffenitly want studs go mits mls hg for sure if you want 25 psi and studs if your running 25 psi or higher