putting in 272's this weekend and putting in new ARP HS's... so naturally, I am thinking I should put in a new headgasket...

What head gasket should I get?

tia!!

n

 

the oem gasket is pretty good and cheap

 

always put a new one in and some liq gasket doesnt hurt

 

oh and when you change cams you want to put a new timming belt on and balance shaft belt also

 

You son't need to pull the head to do that !

 

thought he said v cover gasket.. the head is much more complicated.. dont plane on driving if for a while?

 

do you feel like changing your compression?

 

I know I dont need to pull the head to put on the head studs, but, I'd rather do it right and take the head off and make sure there is no crap/oil in the holes, make sure the studs seat well.

regarding compression.. this is why I asked for suggestions on head gaskets... go with stock or go with thicker aftermarket version?

right now I need a proven formula, the car gets driven hard at the track so it needs to take constant abuse. I need security/cheap insurance.

car will probably be down for weeks either way.

help!

tia,
n

 

Don't change the head gasket. No need. The stock one works great. With new head studs ur set untill you do head work or build the bottom end.

 

yeah what him said..

 

cool... thx.

 

do I need this: mitsubishi tool number MD 998738 - the timing belt tool ?

or can I just get a generic timing belt tensioner tool from autozone?

tia!

n

 

busher has a good tool for the tensior.... im glad to see your doin the studs the right way.. make sure you run straight egde over the block.. us ethe stock, if your not runnin higher boost.. over 23 psi.. as far as aftermarket, i say hks, but thats me... ask malibu, or call ams..

 

If ur gonna pull the head to tap out the stud holes anyway, u might as well replace the head gasket. I thought u were just pulling the head to replace the head gasket. If ur gonna replace it get the OEM one, it works great for pretty decent power.

U should get a belt tension tool. I don't think auto zone or any parts store carry them for the 4g63. I know OTC carries them and AMS does but they are back ordered

 

thx.