2G head gaskets

[Brian Eagle Talon]

I'm A noob here, I get it so please be nice.(1995 Eagle Talon TSI AWD)
I read a lot of the posts on a build like mine, ARP studs with Felpro gaskets are the way to go for head gaskets..
Is this still the way to go? (there has been a couple years from the last post I read)
I just want to make sure this is still the way to go.

 

[curt-s]

sure, depending on the build.
you have no profile.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Arps felpro excellent choice for more than half of us Enough for street or strip.

 

[Bo0sTeD 4G63]

It all depends on your goals but ARP studs and a felpro HG is definitely a good combination. You can get the felpro HG on rockauto for about $15.

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[Mello]

If you need a couple more days you can use this Rockauto code which expires on Nov. 12th.
https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/r...r-parts-more-expires-november-12-2019.524380/

 

[motomattx]

Those are a fine choice still.

 

[jdxnc]

I've made probably 30 10 second passes on a $15 Felpro head gasket, down to 10.4

 

[bastarddsm]

9.90s yesterday for me. Old old old standard arps too.

 

[curt-s]

but a shitty tune or unaddressed or persistent knock and uncontrolled cylinder pressures will pop one right quick, just like a MLS...

so, yeah, if a permatorque goes 9.9 in the quarter, MLS to run 11s or 12s is unnecessary.

 

[Brian Eagle Talon]

Thank you everyone for your help, I appreciate your time on my question.

 

[jed344]

Myself and 4 other dsms I tune locally all ran cheapo felpro and regular arps up to 500hp without issue and 30psi. I ran a cometic with O ringed head and L19's and it pushed coolant at 47psi. Currently back to OEM composte, L19's and O ringed head with more protrusion on rings.