I just went through over a 1100 posts in your thread. Good work man. I'm not nearly the DIY guy I thought I was.

 

Anyone to share???

 

The trick I used the second time was to put the new studs in and start with an old head gasket. Torque the studs up once with the old gasket in-place. Then loosen the studs and remove the old gasket and put the new one in. Then ramp the studs up to the final torque value in three steps or so (never loosening). I used the L19 studs the 2nd time and 95 ft-lbs or something like that.

Got e85 in the car and I'm reviewing the tune on my drives to work and back. Looking to hit the track this weekend.

 

You planning on running the TA event @ PIR? lmk I'll be your pit beyotch.

 

I don't think so. Redline is trying to be "Pro" now, seems like the turnout is low and the core group of guys are no longer attending. Not much appeal to me.

 

Hi, is it serious if i prolonged the little oil leak on my HG??? Will it cause serious problem?

 

wow good luck on build. def going to be worth it

 

I ran with my original leaky head (after headstud install) for years without issue. Just check the oil level often and wipe things up every oil change.

This thread is long - the "build" finished 2 years ago, and yes it was totally worth it. The work to run E85 was REALLY worth it

 

Thank you Jid2, but will a leaky head gasket causes loss of engine compression or affect the power performance???

 

^^^ Depends on the leak, my slight leak seemed to have no performance effect on a 350whp car.

 

Thanks again Jid2

 

Car ran like a champ at the track this weekend. The Spoolin Up COP solved my misfire issue I had last year for sure now that I've put track time on it to confirm my street pulls.

Thus starts the third year of road racing on this garage built motor/car.

A few EVO's out representing on the track.





This widebody M3 was gettin' it done.

 

wow i took the time to read all 76 pages took me couple days to read this and im in shock
your a genius jid
im a big fan of your work
whats the plans for this year

 

Jid...

 

so proud ^^^^ i'm almost going to tear up lol.
really though jared looks like you have built yourself a sweet car, nice job!!