Author Topic: Where can I get Head Studs in BC.? (Read 6297 times)

shox75 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 28, 2005, 10:48:18 pm »

935racer.....
where do i get the headbolts for $20.? Lordco?
and how much do you get the 1.9 headgasket for and where?

also there are 3 different headgasket sizes, how do i determine which to use, currently I use the #3 gasket, and my compression is at 460 all across, with 30,000 on the engine, I'm thinking of using the #2 to increase compression. What do you think?

thanks again!

935racer · « **Reply #16 on:** November 28, 2005, 10:58:27 pm »

Hey you can get the bolts and headgasket from us, $28 for the headgasket and $17 for the bolts CAD. The proper way to determine what size headgasket you need is to measure piston protrusion above the deck of the cyclinder block. If you have 460 compression straight across with a 3 hole I would just stick with the 3 hole if you don't have the means to measure it.

shox75 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 29, 2005, 10:13:55 am »

ok well I will buy them from you then. Your in Abby right?
Is it any way possible to buy the 2 hole and the 3 hole and then return which ever one i dont use.
I can come out this friday or sat.

935racer · « **Reply #18 on:** November 29, 2005, 11:43:19 am »

Absolutely, you will have to pay for the extra headgasket, but as long as it is returned undamaged you will get a full refund.

Staley · « **Reply #19 on:** December 28, 2005, 10:52:12 pm »

I am also considering head studs on my 1.9L I just don't want to have any headbolt strech failures in the longrun. What boost pressures are you guys running. I have the controller set at 18 PSI now and am considering 25 when the intercooler is installed. The 1Y engine is a new engine with 8000 miles on it. Would that engine take 35!!! PSI? I'm sure it would take it at least once! HA before something failed.

935racer · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2005, 01:15:27 am »

We run 35 psi with a 1.9 HG and stretch bolts without out the warm up turn and I use edelbrock HG sealant on both sides of the gasket.

Apparently you can use ARP ford cosworth headstuds in place of the racewares. I am gonan try this out cause we can get ARP stuff for a lot cheaper than raceware. Anyone tried this? I remember seeing a post on tdi club about it...

tylernt · « **Reply #21 on:** December 29, 2005, 02:15:43 am »

Quote from: "935racer"

I use edelbrock HG sealant on both sides of the gasket.

I just installed a head gasket on a NA 1.6D, dry no sealant. Please tell me the NA's don't need sealant. :shock:

vwmike · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2005, 02:32:37 am »

Quote from: "tylernt"

Quote from: "935racer"
I use edelbrock HG sealant on both sides of the gasket.
I just installed a head gasket on a NA 1.6D, dry no sealant. Please tell me the NA's don't need sealant. :shock:

None really NEED sealant and actually most people will tell you not to use it.

935racer · « **Reply #23 on:** December 29, 2005, 03:30:28 am »

Yeah most people say don't use sealant because thats what they read in the bentley, Hg sealant is great stuff and I think it helps a lot for holding gaskets together at high boost pressures and warming up a car from dead cold.