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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Default zetec 2.1 help needed what gasket ??

ok im fitting vauxhall xe forged pistons in a 2 liter zetec my question is what head gasket to use as the bore will be bigger will the standard zeetec gasket be ok or will there be a lip ?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by xr3i-cabriolet-
ok im fitting vauxhall xe forged pistons in a 2 liter zetec my question is what head gasket to use as the bore will be bigger will the standard zeetec gasket be ok or will there be a lip ?


felpro or see simon at sitech racing for one of his custom gaskets which i currently use or nms for there multi-layered gasket..

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Old May 8, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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ive a little budget so need the cheepest option.

what sort of bhp do standard gaskets blow at ?

wil a standard gasket be ok with 86mm xe pistons ?
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