Options Other then a MHG..

[Turbo Targa]

Ok I read in another post that I can go with a Ishino Head Gasket set and I should be good as far as a non metal head gasket that will not be so sensitive to a perfect finish of both the head and the block.

Other then a down pipe (which I need to replace) and maybe a performance air filter, I dont have any huge plans for this car right now. I need it to drive to work and school so I can pull the motor from my Mustang.

I dont plan on doing lots of hard driving, or going crazy with the mods either. I just want the damn thing done with for a while.

Anyways, this is the kit I have found, am I on the right track? I will probably still order a set of ARP headstuds for my own comfort and the fact that I can reuse them when the time comes for more fun.

http://www.drivewire.com/toyotaparts/catalog/toyotasupracylinderheadgasket.html

 

[GrimJack]

Yes, you are on the right track.

You can re-use the stock headbolts, by the way. They have been chemically analyzed, and the results prove that they are good many times to 72 foot pounds.

 

[Nick M]

A new stock headgasket has also proven to hold 500 horsepower when the rest of the car is up to the task. Many lost were improperly repaired the first time. Keep that in mind.

 

[Turbo Targa]

Thanks guys, I will order that kit tonight and reuse the stock head bolts. Whats the factory torque specs on the head bolts? 72 lbs is the correct torque these days right?

 

[GrimJack]

Factory spec is 58 foot pounds, and is NOT sufficient.

We torque to 72 foot pounds and have a lot more sucess.

 

[Turbo Targa]

Factory spec is 58 foot pounds, and is NOT sufficient.

We torque to 72 foot pounds and have a lot more sucess.

Just wanted to see the difference between the two. I am going to order that gasket kit tonight hopefully I will get it Friday or so. I would like to have this car up and running soon.

 

[Turbo Targa]

I just ordered the headgasket, now I just need to order a downpipe and I should be good to go soon!

 

[SP 7M]

To remain on the right track, you need to get a BIC DDP.

 

[kwnate]

To remain on the right track, you need to get a BIC DDP.

I couldnt agree more, although you might want the Semi Divorced DP cuz its not so loud. Unless of course you like it loud.

 

[Turbo Targa]

To remain on the right track, you need to get a BIC DDP.

BIC? Is that a company? Im too new.

 

[shaeff]

here you are, sir. right in our very own vendor's section on the home page.
by the way, the BIC ddp is amazing. i love it, and it sounds so badass when running open downpipe. (though it IS a cop magnet like that, ask me how i know)

http://www.supramania.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15

-shaeff

 

[Turbo Targa]

Thanks as always, I will look into ordered that puppy today or tomorow. My goal is to have her running by next weekend.