I am rebuilding my engine and need to get a head gasket but there is so many diffrent 1s to choose from wats the best one to choose the engine is stage 4 running 32psi Cheers

 

have you head the block decked or head skimmed?

 

The head has had a skimm but the block hasnt been touched. I want a gasket thats gona be fit and forget realy. Cheers

 

Small turbo Escort Cosworth one would be your best bet.

 

Victor reinz HD... And arp stud and nut kit will do the trick..

 

Sorry to high jack your thread.......
Didn't think you could long stud a 205 block???

 

What or why are the advantages of long stuffing a block?

 

You can't that pic is of ARP stud and nut kit.


Better clamping pressure... Keep the head down tighter.

 

How does the APR stud and nut kits compare to
Long studs?
Some people say even long studding is a waste of time! Something to do with how the pressure is dastibuted!... I know NMS don't use them not sure why tho?

 

I'm not to sure mate... I was advised this route and it's been great since.

 

http://s158.photobucket.com/user/bla...d7f98.jpg.html

 

Can anyone tell me how they think this happened to my gasket?

 

if you at std deck height groupA HG and std bolts are cool. If your deck has changed and head skimmed etc your be better off using a 4 layer wrc gasket.

I had to have 4thou of off my deck height, head has also had a couple of skims so ive had to go for a 4 layer WRC. Costly, but worth it. Have a chat to Matt Lewis mate and he will get you the gear shipped out.

If you know the exact heights you can get the correct thickness HG.

 

I have been running my 2wd Saff with over 400 bhp for the last 15 years with a 200 wire rung block and group A head gasket. Never had any problems but I guess it is classed as old fashioned now.

 

I bought a small turbo head gasket and standard 3 door headbolts and hopefully Ill have no bother