Head gasket Q's hks 4 layer

[2gtalonman]

My buddy just tore his whole engine down after 200 miles for some gawd awful reason... he has the 200$ hks metal HG in his talon polk machines said I could re-use this gasket if I wanted to this sound safe? I bought it for 40$

 

[1gDSM4g63]

It is depends on what kind of power he put down and if he is a wild driver and evidentially what limits you want to take it to. But I'd recommend getting a Cometic HG for $90 which is just a reliable as HKS.

 

[2gtalonman]

he had it on 8 psi the entire time. I just want it for a stock re-placement I need it to get my engine going.

 

[2gtalonman]

Anyone think ill have problems?

 

[TerribleTSi]

sounds okay but i agree with 1gdsm4g63 cometic makes an AWESOME HG, especially for $90. also 4 layer steel. but if you do decided to use the HKS unit make sure you get your head surfaced so it is super flat. i can't stress that enough

 

[94tsi]

You can reuse them no problem

 

[2gtalonman]

You can reuse them no problem

thanks man, I did get my head decked just for good measure.

 

[GVR4592]

Most machinist's aren't able to get the head surface smooth enough for a metal headgasket. I think you're probably going to have issues with it sealing properly.

 

[Defiant]

I would never re-use a head gasket once it's been torqued.

So, there you are. My reasoning is that getting to the gasket is no small task on a DSM. The cost of a gasket in comparison to the work you're risking with the "shortcut" just doesn't work out, for me.

 

[2gtalonman]

I would never re-use a head gasket once it's been torqued.

So, there you are. My reasoning is that getting to the gasket is no small task on a DSM. The cost of a gasket in comparison to the work you're risking with the "shortcut" just doesn't work out, for me.

I'll post pics

 

[91WhiteGSX80]

Hey whats up guys... I was looking around Ebay and found some Head gaskets for cheap.. now does it matter if you go with a good company or a no name brand... is it that big of a deal... if so what one should I go with cause im about to start my rebuild... thanks

 

[GVR4592]

If you want an inexpensive high quality head gasket just get a stock one. They can handle a ton of abuse and they don't cost a lot.

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[2gtalonman]

Thanks, but I broke down today and bought a fel pro gasket from advanced auto since our local race shop was closed so I could not buy a cometic one... Talons all done im gonna start it tomarrow