Good Little Mods For Boost
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:20 pmHey do you guys think that ARP head studs, and a cometic head gasket will be alright for the internals when i boost my d16? I'm only going to run 5 pounds.
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:20 pmPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:20 pmARP headstuds are a must for boosting. Use an OEM headgasket though, that will be good for your setup.
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:16 amAlright sweet thanks for the imput
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:29 amMake sure you get the right studs. There's a difference between EG D series and EK D series sets.
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:16 amButterzz wrote:Make sure you get the right studs. There's a difference between EG D series and EK D series sets.
Will do. Why would a OEM gasket be more reliable than a cometic one?
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:30 am^if the ARP's are put in right, the block will blow long before that head lifts or blows the head gasket whether it's got a cometic or an OEM. so go OEM
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:40 amHonda metal headgaskets ftw !
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:15 amButterzz wrote:Make sure you get the right studs. There's a difference between EG D series and EK D series sets.
?? it's engine code specific as long as he knows that he is good..
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:40 amEG6b20R wrote:?? it's engine code specific as long as he knows that he is good..You and I know the difference in engine codes, but most retailers don't pay attention, or just list it as 'D16' headstuds with different part numbers from ARP. I know this from experience.