svony

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Hello all,

I'm in the process of converting my Merkur XR4TI into a 4x4 Cosworth (yea, that's right a Merkur... we Americans have to build our own). The driveline I have is standard and from a 1992 Saph. green top.

My question is sometime in the future I would like to run a stage 2 setup, I need to know if it would be a good idea to change the head gasket now since the engine is out of the car? If so Grp A or Cometic? Also while on the subject of upgrades what would be a good clutch kit for street/strip duties?

Thanks....

the strut brace

grp a gasket, yes
alcon 4/6paddle, yes

svony

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Thanks mate, I guess it's time whip out the ole credt card.

One more ?, will I need to replace the head bolts also? I know I can get ARP studs but I have not had much luck with them in the past. I found that over time they caused stress cracks to the surface of the block.

stevieel

I was advised by a builder to use std stretch bolts as the ARP's dont give much compared to the oe bolts that were designed for the job. Thats what I'll be using on my rebuild with a gpA headgasket.

Steve

CossieRich

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standrad head bolts will be fine