headgasket

[sphinx0nine]

so i read and read about the gaskets.
And i still dont know where to go!
Car is getting some 60 trim turbo, gonna do around 18psi until the pistons and rods come in.
What should i use?

 

[Lunch_Box]

Does it need a head gasket? Why not wait until the pistons and rods come in until you put one on? 4 layer Mitsu MLS is a good option. Are you decking the block?

 

[wolf20043]

Does it need a head gasket? Why not wait until the pistons and rods come in until you put one on? 4 layer Mitsu MLS is a good option. Are you decking the block?

I would have to agree. It almost sounds like You are going about it backwards.
Mike

 

[CanadianTSi]

At 18psi I wouldn't touch a thing.

If you want to run 24+ then I would do a new Mitsu MLS and ARP studs.

 

[sphinx0nine]

the head is off the car
had to take it off to repair a broken stud in it.
All this parts are already bought, pistons and rods are probably goin in during the summer.

 

[1g4my2g]

go to ffwdconnection.com for the head gasket. Check out the o ringed copper gasket.

 

[GVR4592]

Just get a stock Mitsubishi gasket, anything else is a waste of money at your level.

 

[EvolvingGST]

Just get a stock Mitsubishi gasket, anything else is a waste of money at your level.

stock with ARP and you will be gold.

Also remember a metal HG requires you to deck the block and head to be like mirror

 

[Kevin Jewer]

I also like the stock composite gasket. I ran one with ARPs right up to the times in my profile. Metal HGs are very sensitive to surface finish on both the block and head, though I did have pretty good luck with the mitsu MLS gasket. The EVO comes with this type of gasket stock, and it is working well for me here as well.

 

[GVR4592]

stock with ARP and you will be gold.

Also remember a metal HG requires you to deck the block and head to be like mirror

That is correct, it needs to be a maximum of 50Ra on the head and block.

 

[brute]

I'd suggest Felpro stock head gasket and ARP head studs. You'll be fine.