Spuddy Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hi guys, the more i read about engines the more i realise i don't have a clue!Ok replacing the head gasket so takin the opportunity to put an uprated one on. Wots a a good make? I seen on the greenline website they sell CRUISE ones but i'm not sure if they're any good.But my main question is about the thickness of the Gasket, wots the standard and wots the advantages/disadvantages to raising or lowering the thickness?I want a gasket capable of handling 1.5 bar or there abouts.Also trying to find where to buy Valve stem oil seals but not havin any luck so far. Link to post Share on other sites
starletparts Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Also trying to find where to buy Valve stem oil seals but not havin any luck so far.Can do, when do you need?3 types available from STARLETPARTS: Budget/aftermarketGenuine ToyotaRacePB. Link to post Share on other sites
Spuddy Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Need em ASAP PM me details of prices but i want the best or at least something thats able to take alot of abuse cause the cars being beefed up untill i run out of money lol! Link to post Share on other sites
peanuts Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 cruise are very good but very expensive ;) mine cost $550 au like the rest of the cruise stuff its pricy. Link to post Share on other sites
starletparts Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 If we are talking headgaskets here the standard item is normally fine.I've had up to 1.6mm MLS units before. Headgasket remains intact but internals suffer over time.It's the engine management tuning one needs to focus more attention on.Let's face it ... better to have the headgasket blow than to hold excess pressure and blow the pistons or rods.That's our logic on it over here these days anyway.PB. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest daveburwash Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Much better to have nothing blow surely? Link to post Share on other sites
starletparts Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Nothing like stating the obvious Dave. (yawn)OK, (just for Dave) i'll rephrase ... (yawns again)IN THE EVENT SOMETHING WERE TO BLOW then ... "Let's face it ... better to have the headgasket blow than to hold excess pressure and blow the pistons or rods."PB. Link to post Share on other sites
Spuddy Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 So how do you stop anything from blowing? LOL Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Get it tuned properly -- Keep the fuelling spot on and you'll be fine, nothing should blow. Link to post Share on other sites
Spuddy Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Theres a load of things going into the car, its not being drove untill its been to the tuning guys, even a bit reluctant to drive it there lol.Wots the maximum boost the standard CT9 can run at with a FMIC installed? Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 1bar is the generally accepted max I'm sure -- After that it becomes innefficient and just starts blowing hot air. Link to post Share on other sites
Spuddy Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Going to need a Hybrid then!Read on a website the standard internals are good for 20 psi, anyone know if there is any truth in that? Link to post Share on other sites
Toby@ToyTuning.com Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 All depend's on the condition of the engine really. I run 18 psi with stock head gasket, have run 25psi but wouldn't advise this. In general you can run around 200@ wheels on stock internals with a good tune as stated. Like anything it's all dependant on the original condition. I've rebuilt my engine with forged pistons, everything else is stock/refreshed and running 202@wheels with 230 ft/lb of torque, using HKS pfc f-con for management..Cheers oh and u2u sent spuddyT Link to post Share on other sites
Guest daveburwash Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Nothing like stating the obvious Dave. (yawn)OK, (just for Dave) i'll rephrase ... (yawns again)IN THE EVENT SOMETHING WERE TO BLOW then ... "Let's face it ... better to have the headgasket blow than to hold excess pressure and blow the pistons or rods."PB. ;) ;) ;) Link to post Share on other sites
starletparts Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 you wanna suck my what, Dave? lol. PB. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest daveburwash Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I was just having a laugh at you getting so uptight again!!. Then you go and get all perverted, nonce......... ;) Link to post Share on other sites
starletparts Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Well forgive me for thinking you weren't [a person of homosexual persuasion] with all that tongue use back there.What a total clown. ROFL.PB. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest daveburwash Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hang on a minute Mr Perfect Paul, you were suggesting people have a weak leak in there build which is a ludicrous suggestion. Think I must have hit a nerve to provoke personal insults. Well I wont sink to your level Paul ;) Link to post Share on other sites
starletparts Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 So to recap Spuddy we suggest you invest in the engine management and associated tuning.Many here (in NZ) have retained the factory headgasket even when using forged pistons and rods.The valve stem seals and other parts you asked about in your email i've replied to.Let me know via email when you're ready to go. We have the valve stem seals in stock. Regards,PB. Link to post Share on other sites
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