Quick questions about ARP's and MLS gaskets

[nando]

o-ring the block, use a factory gasket (not aftermarket crap), use studs, done.

Studs don't "stretch" when you assemble them, so they clamp better. If you "O-Ring" the head, a stock gasket will do amazing amounts of bewst on most motors. Combine that with studs, and I would guess an otherwise stock M10 could handle a boatload of boost.

actually, it doesn't really work that way. TTY or "stretch" bolts clamp just fine, they are actually designed to stretch at their highest yeild strength and clamping force. They also don't need retorqued, unlike studs. But you can't reuse them, and they weren't designed for the cylinder pressures seen in a turbo engine.

[Pinepig]

I wisH I wasnt short on cash, but I really dont think I should push 10lbs without a metal headgasket

10#s is fine on a stock head gasket as long as you can control spark. My stock HG didn't let go till 15psi.

[fiftytakedowns]

I wisH I wasnt short on cash, but I really dont think I should push 10lbs without a metal headgasket

[Pinepig]

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Made by Cometic.

10 bucks cheaper at Ireland Engineering.

[JTapper]

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Made by Cometic.

[fiftytakedowns]

Where did you get your MLS headgasket?

[Pinepig]

silly m10s

Still whoops on your M30.:p

[JTapper]

I'm using an MLS gasket and Metric Blue Bolts, albiet it's an M20, and it's nearly $300 for the stud kit.

[Jean]

silly m10s

[Pinepig]

MLS headgasket, stock used head bolts running 24psi for at least a year ( 15 to 20 psi the two years prior ), daily driven and no problems ( except for the lack of a second gear now ).

[StereoInstaller1]

Studs don't "stretch" when you assemble them, so they clamp better. If you "O-Ring" the head, a stock gasket will do amazing amounts of bewst on most motors. Combine that with studs, and I would guess an otherwise stock M10 could handle a boatload of boost.

[fiftytakedowns]

YOu mean no worries as if I dont need the studs, or headgasket?

[StereoInstaller1]

Studs are not supposed to need replacing when removing the head, and if used with 12 to 15 PSI, I would say no worries.

[asubimmer]

No, I just thought that the studs stayed in, and the nuts came off.

yes you are right. But they can still be removed and replaced.

[fiftytakedowns]

No, I just thought that the studs stayed in, and the nuts came off.