replacement head gasket

[draxus83]

this is a pretty simple ???? i am blowing white smoke and the cooliant light has come on.. i am thinking head gasket but i am going to check the turbo and heat the car up then drain the oil but i think it's a head gasket but the ???? i have is what are all of you relacing your head gaskets with ??? i am planing on running around 18-20 psi on a daily and puting down between 350-375 whp any sugg ????? and if so prices and where to locate them ?? thanx

 

[midnght]

For a turbo to put that down with a turbo at 18-20psi you need a large turbo. Then you will get the feel of wanting more power.


Go with a Mitsu Metal layered HG. How many miles do you have on that Timing Belt?

 

[draxus83]

yeah i run the big 16 so i dont think i will have any trouble

 

[midnght]

Yeah, but to get that type of HP from a B16G you need to go higher than the 20psi level. You have to go higher than a stock HG can handle 24psi is the most I would push (NOT for a prolonged period of time. EX: Dyno maybe)


Another thing is that once you let out the stock "STRETCHY" head bolts they are trash. Replace them with a set of ARP's.


The cost difference between the 2 HG (stock vs. Multi-Layer) is not worth having to maybe do it again.


Have you taken into account everything that you need to replace? How many miles are on the Timing Belt that is in there currently?

 

[psychlow]

Just wanted to mention that 1G headbolts are NOT torque-to-yield (stretchy) and can be reused, but ARPs are still quite superior.

 

[speedytalon]

I went with a cometic head gasket when I did mine. Also it doesnt matter how many miles are on that T- belt. If you are taking it off then replace it. They are not that expensive and its definatly the best insurance you can buy when doing that job.

 

[draxus83]

well see heres the thing i am in arizona right now and i live in sc right befor i came out here to arizona we instaled the s-afc and i run lean then the coolant light came on and now when the car heats up it burns white "i am thinking h/g" but i didnt really have time to actually locate the problom i understand the warping of the head and all that and i do understand i need more then 18-20 psi for 350+ but in till i get the supporting mods done and done right and tuned right i aint going to turn the boost up.. i am just trying to see what you guys are runnig for h/g's cause i really dont wanna have to do this agine till it's time for rods,pistons,crank ect which will be in about a year or so... i am farliy new at dsm's comming from a 1/2 mile dirt "late model" back ground so any advice from you guys to help me out would be very help full the thing that really sux about being semi new to dsm's is i am the only one in my area and the closest people i have found are about 40 mins away so yeah ohhh and the t/b i am sure is fine considering the eng is brand new with alittle over 4k on it thanx for the help and any advice you may render plz keep it coming