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Old 14-09-2011, 12:03 PM
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Default 2l zetec, head gasket choice???

Hi, im building a zetec turbo. What headgasket do you lot recomend? will a mk1 focus rs gasket fit??
Old 14-09-2011, 12:07 PM
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Yes, use FRS
Old 14-09-2011, 12:09 PM
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Focus RS Gasket Will Fit
Old 14-09-2011, 12:36 PM
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Don't quote me on this but I'm pretty sure the RS head gasket is the same as the normal 2.0 gasket.

The ST170 gasket will lower the C/R by about 0.3:1 if you want drop the compression slightly.
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As above ST170 gasket is used by most people.
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Thanks people!! Shall i go genuine ford?
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There are a few different thicknesses of zetec headgasket available from ford

I like to use the 4 layer steel 1mm gasket

Part number: 1071744
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i used a ST170 payen one, no issues as of yet.
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