warrenja1

iTrader: (2)

Hi, im new to the site here and I could do with some opinions on what head gasket/head bolts to use.
I am aiming for the 400bhp mark so what is the best gasket to use. Can a grp A gasket be reused?
Is there any gains in using an ARP stud kit?
And lastly, where is the best place to buy these bits?

Thanks in advance lads

rapidcossie

better question is why would you want to re use a normal group a gasket?

warrenja1

iTrader: (2)

Just asked the question cause someone (who supposedly knows thier cosworths) told me I should just use it again.
I wasn't actually going to reuse it TBH.

rapidcossie

This person doesnt know their cosworths...

you are risking your engine if you re use a gasket that is not desinged to be re used.

RWDKurt

You wouldn't reuse a Group A headgasket, but you can reuse the Cometic metal gasket provided it hasn't been damaged.

I bought mine from this lot:

www.pjmotorsport.com

They'll give you good advice about which head bolts to use too.

tabetha

ARP stud and nut kit and group a YBO611, as said by rapidcossie do NOT RE-USE group a.
tabetha

Alps Pacino

i'm going cometic and arp stud and nut

Woodford have a deal on cometic gaskets at the mo on gaybay