Has anyone taken off the cyl. head and put it back on with the same head gasket? Just curious if it works.

 

no. its only $55 to prevent headaches. dont use the old one.

 

It just wouldn't be worth the risk when they are only around $50. Would it work? Yea, probably. Not as good/long as a new one though. If you re-use the head gasket, you will be back in there in no time.

 

with mild mods 24psi 264cams,arp studs, all bolt ons,what gasket thickness recommended?i.e. 1.0mm, 1.2mm etc...whats the difference and benefits anyways for each thickness?

i know we dont have to change the head gasketwith mild mods, but just a an extra insurance since im opening the head installing cams soon

 

why would you be taking the head off of your car anyways if the head gasket was alright to begin with unless you were installing headstuds. then you could do it the 1x1 way

 

I read somewhere the 1x1 way is wrong, someone chime in please.

 

I have seen it done but its not for me, in all thought prob all will be well but really is it worth guessing on it??

 

1 by 1. Its a 50/50 chance. Use a stock headgasket. They hold up to 800 horse.

 

^ like he said, replace it while your there

 

Yeah the removal of the head is the right thing to do for Head studs..You just need a new stocker gasket. Dont really need a thicker one unless you have a upgraded head with bigger valves..

 

dont' do it

 

how abt the stock head studs...how much can it hold?

 

theirs alot of people with 600+ whp with them (arps)....

 

Most people upgrade for safety when making over around 300-330 whp. They will take it, but running more boost will run the risk of them stretching.

 

You should never re-use gaskets. Sure i have before when it doesn't really matter, but we are talking about the most important gasket on the entire car. I would say if you un-torque even one head stud the gasket may be compromised. Clean the head and block up and torque them evenly as recommended so the new gasket will compress properly.