I think I blew it up AGAIN!
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Which way are you going Multi Layer Stainless gaskets or stockers?
On either one, I'd suggest picking up a can of spray copper RTV and giving them a trake clean wipe on both sides, spray both sides and let it tack up good, spray again and allow it almost tacky then install.
Keep in mind most GM head bolts are TTY and should not be reused. If you get ARP studs, they are torqued differently, but are much better IMO than any TTY head bolt
On either one, I'd suggest picking up a can of spray copper RTV and giving them a trake clean wipe on both sides, spray both sides and let it tack up good, spray again and allow it almost tacky then install.
Keep in mind most GM head bolts are TTY and should not be reused. If you get ARP studs, they are torqued differently, but are much better IMO than any TTY head bolt
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I honestly haven't decided. I'm having a hard time too. I want to believe that it was just predetonation that did in my stockers. $150 is a lot and 2 weeks is a lot of down time.....
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What he said. You have to pay to play. Just hope for your sake you didn't do any other damage to the engine...
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Nah, it'* fine.
Besides, if I blow up this motor, another one is only $150. That'* as much as I'm considering spending on headgaskets alone!
Besides, if I blow up this motor, another one is only $150. That'* as much as I'm considering spending on headgaskets alone!
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Jon, ~12.5 is WAY too lean for a relatively untuned turbo motor, drop that back to 12:1 at the leanest until you get a good idea of what the motor wants, then you MIGHT be able to lean it out a bit.