Blew a head gasket today
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Blew a head gasket today
Our head gasket blew today at the track. First run, WTF! What is a good aftermarket replacement? Stock bottom end , stock heads, ls1 pushing 15psi with a turbo. Should we get arp studs too? Help!
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well i was thinking about going cometics and arps but maybe i will just run MLS if you guys are have trouble with them sealing. i just dont want to take the heads off to many times
anyone have the part number for a GM MLS?
anyone have the part number for a GM MLS?
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first the car was tuned in 2nd gear due to the trans being off a bit, the afr was 12.1 when it should be 10.5:1 on a turbo car. and the timing was wrong. I just hope it was only the gasket and not the pistion! I know at the track it just took a nose dive and didnt stop running. i will take it apart this weekend.
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I have the felpro and run at 10lbs. I also have arp 2000 rod bolts, head and main studs. I know its a little over kill for 10lbs coming out of a maggie but I have never broke anything in the motor! lol