Head Gasket

[240 Trainee]

Okay, Dee's building my engine (hehe), and I need to come up with a metal headgasket. The only one I have been able to find is the HKS one. I think that looks fine, but I'm not sure about the dealer, and I like to have options. Anyway, post links of places to get metal CA18DET headgaskets please. I know people have got to be runnign non-stock headgaskets.

[r34 gtr]

you and me both. i need one and want some more options

- tim

[boost_boy]

Mines a NISMO unit, but I don't know how long it will take to get another one.

Dee

[NeedCAforS13]

dee you mentioned copper headgasket awhile back... i think you said someone made custom ones, you sent them your stock one, and they cnc'd a copper one? i don't remember:)...

Sean

[boost_boy]

I still have my copper one! These can get made if there was a decent demand for them here in the states. I think a copper gasket on the CA would be awesome. My bodyman who also has a 1500whp monster nova, begs me to use the copper over the steel. He says especially because of the amount of boost I plan on running, he'll even prep it for me. But if you guys were interested, I can make a few calls for the copper gaskets and i'm 110% sure we won't have a problem acquiring these.

Dee

[NeedCAforS13]

bada$$ what else is needed for a copper gasket (o-ring the block or something?) or is it just throw it on, and go? That would be sweet! what does pricing on that run?

Sean

[r34 gtr]

awesome. about how much would one run me? im interested.

- tim

[240 Trainee]

Dee, you know I want one LOL. If you can get one, that would be awsome. What kinda cost are you thinking, I'm hopeing $150 or less.

[240 Trainee]

Well, the place I was going to order the Head Gasket from doesn't offer them anymore, so r34 gtr, where did you find one? I'm curious.

[boost_boy]

The headgaskets wil be arond the low $100s, but I will confirm tomorrow. You can use them in plain fashion, but in highboost applications get the head and block o-ringed and you can run all the boost you want. I will find out tomorrow for sure.

Dee

[nab911]

Hell if these will be around later im up for one

[r34 gtr]

i like low 100s. if i can get the whole head gasket/head bolt package for 250 ill be a happy man.

- tim

[Siddhartha]

how much is o-ringing the head and block and why does it allow you to boost more?

[knightrider]

id be interested in a copper head gasket. let us know when ya get all the info, thanks

[NeedCAforS13]

what's the word dee?:)

Sean

[KaZ (VaBch)]

Yeah how much for those copper head gaskets?

[justinmc]

Here's some interesting HG info...

http://www.dupont-dow.com/Applications/ ... e/head.asp

So are the DE (pulsar) and DET headgaskets interchangeable? I seem to remember a place that builds hi-po gaskets for all sorts of race applications.. Comatech? I forget.. I'll have to dig around.

Basically just trying to figure out if there is a more readily available alternative to waitng on a Tomei piece, etc... Tomei is nice and all.. but sucks if you pop a gasket and have to wait 3-6 weeks to get your car back on the road..

[r34 gtr]

alright, dee, any word on those copper ones? im itching to buy one, haha.

- tim

[NeedCAforS13]

So are the DE (pulsar) and DET headgaskets interchangeable?

Yes they are:) why, did you find some place with hi perf. CA18DE headgaskets?

Sean

[CA19DET]

Quote »Basically just trying to figure out if there is a more readily available alternative to waitng on a Tomei piece, etc... Tomei is nice and all.. but sucks if you pop a gasket and have to wait 3-6 weeks to get your car back on the road..[/quote]i got my cam gears in a week or so, not that bad,

there is also a couple distributprs and an official dealer for Power Enterprise, they make CA18 head gaskets too, also you could check Apex-performance.co.uk they have HKS CA18 headgaskets instock, as well as other UK CA parts distributors like NOrris Designs and others...

you could also get it from Takakaira.co.jp they deliver very fast and check for avaiability before you order,

also as NISMO is sold in the US now, i am sure you can get someone who works at a nissan parts ddealership to orderr a few if push comes to shove and you could re-sell them.

[boost_boy]

Alrighty guys, I got the scoop on the copper gaskets and other goodies. Complete piston sets with racing rings come up to about $515, lightweight flywheels $500 for street version = 8lbs and $570 race version = 5lbs. The copper gaskets we discussed costs $190 and there is no discount or group buy available from this company. I didn't realize I was sitting on such a gold mine with my copper gasket. I practically tried to give it to Sean for a crack-head price;) . Thank god he didn't need it then............

Dee

[nab911]

Wow dee... a 7 lb flywheel? What is the stock weight in lbs?

[nab911]

And how much improvement will a flywheel help? I would think it would make autocrossing easy as hell becaseu you can heel toe and get your revs matched faster and it would release some power held back by the weight

[boost_boy]

Quote »And how much improvement will a flywheel help? I would think it would make autocrossing easy as hell becaseu you can heel toe and get your revs matched faster and it would release some power held back by the weight[/quote] Couldn't have said it better myself.

Dee

[CA19DET]

is that a stock flywheel lightened or a custom made one??? i am very interested

[boost_boy]

The flywheels are custom and I'm going to order one either today or tomorrow.

Dee

[CA19DET]

i'll love to see some photos and comparrison to the OE flywheel.

and are these for both FWD and RWD? arent the flywheels different.

who's making them?? cut from billet aluminium?

[r34 gtr]

my friend got a jun 8lb flywheel for his prelude and its light as hell compared to the stock one. id definately suggest one if you can afford it, frees up power and all kinds of stuff. the car just feels so much different.

- tim

[boost_boy]

Quote »who's making them?? [/quote] A small, relatively low-key company in Alabama.Quote »and are these for both FWD and RWD? arent the flywheels different.[/quote] They make them for both FWD and RWD. Yes, the flywheels are different between the RWD and FWD, but the AWD is the same as the RWD (I don't use the AWD flywheel). My standard flywheel is down to 15lbs and it only cost $50 (worth it).Quote » cut from billet aluminium?[/quote] Yes!Quote »FOR STREET AND RACING!! .... offers both street and race flywheel versions, with the street type being about three pounds heavier. Both types are made from 6065-T651 aircraft aluminum, which is stronger than the cast steel that stock flywheel are made from. The clutch disk mating surface is bronze disk that is fused to the aluminum at 3500 degrees. All bolt patterns are drilled and tapped, and grade #8 pressure plate bolts are furnished.[/quote] Quote »MORE ACCELERATION !! For maximum acceleration there is no substitute for an aluminum flywheel. The decrease in rotating mass allows maximum engine revs to be reached very quickly, resulting in a startling decrease in acceleration time. In some racing organizations, aluminum flywheels have actually been outlawed because they give such a huge advantage.[/quote]Quote »Most flywheels are priced in the $450 to $520 range. Please contact us for a price on a flywheel for your imported car. These are made up on order and delivery is approx three weeks from the time we receive your order.[/quote]

You like dees one, homies:D ?

[r34 gtr]

"A small, relatively low-key company in Alabama."

are you serious?!?! point me at it! oh im so there already.. alabama rules all.

- tim